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Pittsfield, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03263

Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,114
66/sq mi
$74,318
Median income
$294,800
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
66
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03263 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03263 covers 62.7 square miles in Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,114 residents on file, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03263 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,318 (27% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $36,509. Local economic indicators show a 11.3% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $294,800 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,239 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 03263 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Merrimack County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 03263

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsfield, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03263.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03263, Pittsfield, 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

4,114

Population

62.7

Area (sq mi)

66

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03263?

41.5

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$74,318

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$36,509

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03263 ranks nationally

Pittsfield, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,318 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,867

Total Housing Units

1,762

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$294,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,239

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03263 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.5% 173
2021 +20.1% 208
2022 +22.2% 254
2023 +7.2% 273
2024 +13.3% 309

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 91 business establishments in ZIP 03263, employing approximately 967 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,402,000.

91

Businesses

967

Employees

$53.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.1%
Retail trade 10 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 9.9%
Manufacturing 8 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.5%
Wholesale trade 4 4.4%
Finance and insurance 4 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 03263 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03263 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03263 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 03263 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
03218 Barnstead, NH 960 3.0 mi
03234 Epsom, NH 4,572 5.7 mi
03258 Chichester, NH 2,517 5.1 mi
03225 Center Barnstead, NH 3,660 5.7 mi
03837 Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 1,519 8.8 mi
03307 Loudon, NH 5,334 7.0 mi
03261 Northwood, NH 4,246 7.6 mi
03237 Gilmanton, NH 2,254 10.0 mi
03275 Suncook, NH 11,437 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Merrimack County

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Pop: 33,008
03303 standard
Concord, NH
Pop: 15,524
03106 standard
Hooksett, NH
Pop: 13,374
03275 standard
Suncook, NH
Pop: 11,437
03235 standard
Franklin, NH
Pop: 8,562
03276 standard
Tilton, NH
Pop: 8,324

Related Areas

Merrimack County Pittsfield, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03263 in? ▼
ZIP code 03263 (Pittsfield) 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 03263? ▼
ZIP code 03263 in Pittsfield, NH has a population of 4,114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03263? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03263 is $74,318, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03263? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03263 is $294,800, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03263? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03263 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03263? ▼
ZIP code 03263 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 967 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03263? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03263 are: Construction (12), Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03263? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03263 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03263? ▼
In ZIP code 03263, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 03263? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03263 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03263? ▼
In ZIP code 03263, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03263? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03263 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.