PlainZIP

Hinsdale, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03451

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

4,077
74/sq mi
$69,191
Median income
$200,700
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hinsdale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03451 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03451 covers 55.4 square miles in Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,077 residents on file, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03451 reports a modest median household income of $69,191 (32% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $38,796. Poverty here runs at 7.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $200,700 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,050 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 03451 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cheshire 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 03451

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hinsdale, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03451.

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 03451, Hinsdale, 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

4,077

Population

55.4

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03451?

53.3

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$69,191

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$38,796

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03451 ranks nationally

Hinsdale, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,191 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,827

Total Housing Units

1,643

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$200,700

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,050

Median Rent

1972

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03451 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 154
2021 +21.5% 187
2022 +15.1% 215
2023 +10.2% 238
2024 +11.3% 264

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 03451, employing approximately 662 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,622,000.

56

Businesses

662

Employees

$25.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 28.6%
Construction 9 16.1%
Manufacturing 8 14.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.1%

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 03451 vs 05354 →

ZIP 03451 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 03451 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 03451 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 03451 ranks #6 of 7 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
05354 Vernon, VT 2,210 3.4 mi
03441 Ashuelot, NH 395 3.6 mi
03466 West Chesterfield, NH 1,332 6.1 mi
03443 Chesterfield, NH 742 5.2 mi
03462 Spofford, NH 1,562 7.7 mi
01360 Northfield, MA 3,032 9.5 mi
01337 Bernardston, MA 2,596 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cheshire County

03431 standard
Keene, NH
Pop: 25,280
03446 standard
Swanzey, NH
Pop: 6,285
03461 standard
Rindge, NH
Pop: 6,014
03452 standard
Jaffrey, NH
Pop: 5,457
03470 standard
Winchester, NH
Pop: 5,033
03608 standard
Walpole, NH
Pop: 2,811

Related Areas

Cheshire County Hinsdale, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03451 in? ▼
ZIP code 03451 (Hinsdale) is located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Cheshire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cheshire-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03451? ▼
ZIP code 03451 in Hinsdale, NH has a population of 4,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03451? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03451 is $69,191, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03451? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03451 is $200,700, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03451? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03451 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03451? ▼
ZIP code 03451 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03451? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03451 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (9), Manufacturing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03451? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03451 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 03451? ▼
In ZIP code 03451, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 03451? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03451 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03451? ▼
In ZIP code 03451, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03451? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03451 is 7.8% 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.