ZIP Code 03260

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North Sutton · Merrimack County · New Hampshire

Population
809

13/sq mi

Median income
$117,000

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$369,600

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.6%

Median age 48.6

Land area
63.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 03260 in North Sutton, New Hampshire has a population of 809. The median household income is $117,000, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $369,600, 33% above the US average. 46.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03260 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.2 square miles in North Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 809 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03260 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03260 sits at $117,000 (14% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $54,182. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $369,600 (9% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03260 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Merrimack County, so you can benchmark 03260 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 03260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03260.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03260, North Sutton, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

809

Population

63.2

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 03260?

48.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$117,000

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$54,182

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

431

Total Housing Units

346

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.7%
Renter 2.3%

$369,600

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 03260, employing approximately 197 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,286,000.

23

Businesses

197

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 17.4%
Retail trade 3 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 03260 vs 03273 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03273 South Sutton, NH 312 3.8 mi
03233 Elkins, NH 115 5.0 mi
03287 Wilmot, NH 1,295 6.3 mi
03257 New London, NH 4,455 5.6 mi
03221 Bradford, NH 2,091 7.3 mi
03255 Newbury, NH 2,090 5.9 mi
03278 Warner, NH 2,952 6.4 mi
03216 Andover, NH 2,159 9.0 mi
03284 Springfield, NH 999 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03260 in?
ZIP code 03260 (North Sutton) is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Merrimack County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/merrimack-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03260?
ZIP code 03260 in North Sutton, NH has a population of 809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03260?
The median household income in ZIP 03260 is $117,000, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03260?
The median home value in ZIP 03260 is $369,600, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03260 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03260?
ZIP code 03260 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03260 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03260?
In ZIP code 03260, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03260 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03260?
In ZIP code 03260, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03260 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for North Sutton, NH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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