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Jaffrey, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03452

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

5,457
55/sq mi
$92,330
Median income
$245,500
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jaffrey pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03452 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03452 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jaffrey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, home to 5,457 residents across 99.4 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03452 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,330 (10% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $51,297. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $245,500 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $962 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. To put 03452 in local context, 9 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 03452

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jaffrey, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03452.

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 03452, Jaffrey, 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

5,457

Population

99.4

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03452?

42.9

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$92,330

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$51,297

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 03452 ranks nationally

Jaffrey, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,330 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,444

Total Housing Units

2,112

Occupied Units

332

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$245,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$962

Median Rent

1973

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03452 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 197
2021 +10.3% 217
2022 +14.2% 248
2023 +22.1% 302
2024 +6.6% 322

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 163 business establishments in ZIP 03452, employing approximately 1,750 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,417,000.

163

Businesses

1,750

Employees

$120.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 17.8%
Other services (except public administration) 22 13.5%
Retail trade 18 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 17 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 16 9.8%
Manufacturing 14 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.7%
Finance and insurance 6 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.5%
Wholesale trade 3 1.8%

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 03452 vs 03444 →

ZIP 03452 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 03452 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 03452 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 03452 ranks #8 of 9 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
03444 Dublin, NH 1,590 4.5 mi
03461 Rindge, NH 6,014 5.9 mi
03465 Troy, NH 2,156 6.6 mi
03450 Harrisville, NH 961 7.9 mi
03447 Fitzwilliam, NH 2,422 6.6 mi
03458 Peterborough, NH 6,643 6.8 mi
03455 Marlborough, NH 2,086 7.9 mi
03449 Hancock, NH 1,654 10.6 mi
01368 Royalston, MA 1,261 12.1 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
03470 standard
Winchester, NH
Pop: 5,033
03451 standard
Hinsdale, NH
Pop: 4,077
03608 standard
Walpole, NH
Pop: 2,811

Related Areas

Cheshire County Jaffrey, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03452 in? ▼
ZIP code 03452 (Jaffrey) 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 03452? ▼
ZIP code 03452 in Jaffrey, NH has a population of 5,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03452? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03452 is $92,330, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03452? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03452 is $245,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03452? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03452 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03452? ▼
ZIP code 03452 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 1,750 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03452? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03452 are: Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (22), Retail trade (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03452? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03452 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 03452? ▼
In ZIP code 03452, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03452? ▼
In ZIP code 03452, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03452? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03452 is 3.8% 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.