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 Moderate-density area
- $74,318
- Median income Near-median income area
- $294,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03263 (Pittsfield, NH) rose +13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.7 in 2023 to 308.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,509. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $294,800 (27% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,239; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merrimack County, so 03263 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 03263
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsfield, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03263.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03263?
41.5
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.2%
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?
$74,318
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$36,509
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03263 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Pittsfield, 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)
$74,318 18th percentile higher than 18% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,867housing units
1,867
Total Housing Units
1,762
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,800
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03263 vs 03218 →
ZIP 03263 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03275
Suncook (03275)
11,437 residents
- 03307
Loudon (03307)
5,334 residents
- 03234 4,572
Epsom (03234)
4,572 residents
- 03261 4,246
Northwood (03261)
4,246 residents
- 03263 4,114
Pittsfield (03263)
4,114 residents
- 03225 3,660
Center Barnstead (03225)
3,660 residents
- 03258 2,517
Chichester (03258)
2,517 residents
- 03237 2,254
Gilmanton (03237)
2,254 residents
- 03837 1,519
Gilmanton Iron Works (03837)
1,519 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03263 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03263 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03261
Northwood (03261)
$129,375 median income
- 03837
Gilmanton Iron Works (03837)
$119,712 median income
- 03218
Barnstead (03218)
$112,500 median income
- 03225
Center Barnstead (03225)
$111,660 median income
- 03237
Gilmanton (03237)
$111,359 median income
- 03258
Chichester (03258)
$108,906 median income
- 03307
Loudon (03307)
$107,226 median income
- 03234
Epsom (03234)
$97,941 median income
- 03275
Suncook (03275)
$82,910 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03263, 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 (4,114 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 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.
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