Rumney, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03266
Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,163
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,071
- Median income Near-median income area
- $281,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rumney pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03266 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03266 covers 267.0 square miles in Rumney, Grafton County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,163 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03266 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,071 (26% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,427. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $281,900 (30% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,112; owner occupancy is 83.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03266 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 03266
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rumney, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03266.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 03266, Rumney, 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
2,163
Population
267.0
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03266?
49.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
1.3%
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?
$76,071
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$42,427
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03266 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Rumney, 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)
$76,071 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,271housing units
1,271
Total Housing Units
864
Occupied Units
407
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,900
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,112
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 03266, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,758,000.
42
Businesses
217
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 26.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 03266 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03741
Canaan (03741)
4,208 residents
- 03266
Rumney (03266)
2,163 residents
- 03282 902
Wentworth (03282)
902 residents
- 03241 876
Hebron (03241)
876 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03266 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03266 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03282
Wentworth (03282)
$98,333 median income
- 03241
Hebron (03241)
$91,375 median income
- 03741
Canaan (03741)
$82,181 median income
- 03266
Rumney (03266)
$76,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03266 ranks #4 of 4 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 03266, 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 (2,163 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 03266 in?
ZIP code 03266 (Rumney) 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 03266?
ZIP code 03266 in Rumney, NH has a population of 2,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03266?
The median household income in ZIP 03266 is $76,071, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03266?
The median home value in ZIP 03266 is $281,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03266 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03266?
ZIP code 03266 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03266?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03266 are: Construction (11), Manufacturing (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03266?
In ZIP code 03266, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 03266?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03266 is 33.7 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 03266?
In ZIP code 03266, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03266?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03266 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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