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 Moderate-density area
- $92,330
- Median income Above-median income area
- $245,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03452 (Jaffrey, NH) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 302.4 in 2023 to 322.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,297. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $245,500 (39% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $962; owner occupancy is 81.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cheshire County, so 03452 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 03452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jaffrey, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03452.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03452?
42.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
3.5%
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?
$92,330
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$51,297
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03452 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Jaffrey, 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)
$92,330 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
2,444housing units
2,444
Total Housing Units
2,112
Occupied Units
332
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,500
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 03458
Peterborough (03458)
6,643 residents
- 03461
Rindge (03461)
6,014 residents
- 03452
Jaffrey (03452)
5,457 residents
- 03447 2,422
Fitzwilliam (03447)
2,422 residents
- 03465 2,156
Troy (03465)
2,156 residents
- 03455 2,086
Marlborough (03455)
2,086 residents
- 03449 1,654
Hancock (03449)
1,654 residents
- 03444 1,590
Dublin (03444)
1,590 residents
- 01368 1,261
Royalston (01368)
1,261 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03452 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03452 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03444
Dublin (03444)
$104,773 median income
- 03450
Harrisville (03450)
$103,036 median income
- 03461
Rindge (03461)
$102,679 median income
- 01368
Royalston (01368)
$102,500 median income
- 03447
Fitzwilliam (03447)
$100,735 median income
- 03458
Peterborough (03458)
$98,684 median income
- 03449
Hancock (03449)
$92,708 median income
- 03452
Jaffrey (03452)
$92,330 median income
- 03465
Troy (03465)
$88,871 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03452, 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 (5,457 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 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.
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