Washington, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03280
Sullivan County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,123
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $90,096
- Median income Above-median income area
- $355,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03280 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 03280 (Washington, NH) fell -1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 03280 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, home to just 1,123 residents across 118.2 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03280 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,096 (12% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,028. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $355,200 (12% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,106; 94.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 03280 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 03280
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03280.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 03280, Washington, 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
1,123
Population
118.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03280?
55.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$90,096
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$51,028
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03280 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$90,096 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,058housing units
1,058
Total Housing Units
489
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,200
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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 03280 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03440
Antrim (03440)
2,692 residents
- 03221
Bradford (03221)
2,091 residents
- 03255
Newbury (03255)
2,090 residents
- 03605
Lempster (03605)
1,160 residents
- 03280
Washington (03280)
1,123 residents
- 03464
Stoddard (03464)
1,109 residents
- 03752 810
Goshen (03752)
810 residents
- 03456 742
Marlow (03456)
742 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03280 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03280 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03255
Newbury (03255)
$117,045 median income
- 03456
Marlow (03456)
$110,455 median income
- 03221
Bradford (03221)
$109,803 median income
- 03464
Stoddard (03464)
$93,625 median income
- 03280
Washington (03280)
$90,096 median income
- 03440
Antrim (03440)
$88,889 median income
- 03605
Lempster (03605)
$86,250 median income
- 03752
Goshen (03752)
$70,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03280 ranks #5 of 8 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 03280, 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 (1,123 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 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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