ZIP Code 03280

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Washington · Sullivan County · New Hampshire

Population
1,123

10/sq mi

Median income
$90,096

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$355,200

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.3%

Median age 55.2

Land area
118.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 03280 in Washington, New Hampshire has a population of 1,123. The median household income is $90,096, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $355,200, 28% above the US average. 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03280 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.2 square miles in Washington, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 1,123 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 03280 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03280 sits at $90,096 (12% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $51,028. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $355,200 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,106 per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03280 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 03280 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 03280

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03280.

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 03280, Washington, 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

1,123

Population

118.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03280?

55.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$90,096

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$51,028

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,058

Total Housing Units

489

Occupied Units

569

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$355,200

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,106

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 03280, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,187,000.

14

Businesses

42

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

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 03280 vs 03464 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03464 Stoddard, NH 1,109 7.3 mi
03752 Goshen, NH 810 7.5 mi
03605 Lempster, NH 1,160 5.6 mi
03456 Marlow, NH 742 7.3 mi
03255 Newbury, NH 2,090 9.7 mi
03221 Bradford, NH 2,091 8.0 mi
03440 Antrim, NH 2,692 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03280 in?
ZIP code 03280 (Washington) is located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03280?
ZIP code 03280 in Washington, NH has a population of 1,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03280?
The median household income in ZIP 03280 is $90,096, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03280?
The median home value in ZIP 03280 is $355,200, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03280?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03280 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03280?
ZIP code 03280 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03280?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03280 are: Retail trade (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03280?
In ZIP code 03280, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 03280?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03280 is 36.8 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 03280?
In ZIP code 03280, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03280?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03280 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Washington, 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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