North Woodstock, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03262
Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,231
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,667
- Median income Above-median income area
- $319,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Woodstock pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03262 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03262 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Woodstock, Grafton County, New Hampshire, home to just 1,231 residents across 148.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03262 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,667 (16% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,014. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 1.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $319,800 (21% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,076; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03262 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 03262
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Woodstock, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03262.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03262, North Woodstock, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,231
Population
148.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03262?
50.9
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$85,667
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$55,014
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03262 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
North Woodstock, NH household income vs. every New Hampshire ZIP code
Median household income among 236 reporting New Hampshire ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,667 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Hampshire ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,334housing units
1,334
Total Housing Units
488
Occupied Units
846
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$319,800
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,076
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 03262, employing approximately 394 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,503,000.
50
Businesses
394
Employees
$16.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 36.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 03262 vs 03293 →
ZIP 03262 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03223
Campton (03223)
3,427 residents
- 03285
Thornton (03285)
2,479 residents
- 03262 1,231
North Woodstock (03262)
1,231 residents
- 03279 829
Warren (03279)
829 residents
- 03293 143
Woodstock (03293)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03262 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03262 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03223
Campton (03223)
$118,534 median income
- 03285
Thornton (03285)
$90,022 median income
- 03293
Woodstock (03293)
$86,250 median income
- 03262
North Woodstock (03262)
$85,667 median income
- 03279
Warren (03279)
$70,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03262 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03262, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,231 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03262 in?
ZIP code 03262 (North Woodstock) is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Grafton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grafton-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03262?
ZIP code 03262 in North Woodstock, NH has a population of 1,231 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03262?
The median household income in ZIP 03262 is $85,667, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03262?
The median home value in ZIP 03262 is $319,800, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03262?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03262 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03262?
ZIP code 03262 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03262?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03262 are: Accommodation and food services (18), Construction (7), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03262?
In ZIP code 03262, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03262?
In ZIP code 03262, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03262?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03262 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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