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Rindge, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03461

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

6,014
63/sq mi
$102,679
Median income
$415,400
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03461 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rindge, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, home to 6,014 residents across 96.2 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03461 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,679 (0% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $37,225. Local economic indicators show a 9.6% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $415,400 (3% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,123 monthly, and 84.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 03461 in local context, 8 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 03461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rindge, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03461.

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 03461, Rindge, 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

6,014

Population

96.2

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03461?

35.0

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$102,679

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$37,225

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03461 ranks nationally

Rindge, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,679 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,179

Total Housing Units

1,887

Occupied Units

292

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$415,400

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,123

Median Rent

1984

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

+21.9%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03461 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 171
2021 +14.6% 196
2022 +20.3% 235
2023 -0.3% 234
2024 +21.9% 286

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 158 business establishments in ZIP 03461, employing approximately 2,003 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,371,000.

158

Businesses

2,003

Employees

$89.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 66 41.8%
Retail trade 20 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 7.0%
Finance and insurance 8 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.2%
Manufacturing 4 2.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.5%
Educational services 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 03461 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 03461 ranks #4 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 03461 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 03461 ranks #4 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
01475 Winchendon, MA 10,270 6.2 mi
03452 Jaffrey, NH 5,457 5.9 mi
03071 New Ipswich, NH 5,109 6.9 mi
03447 Fitzwilliam, NH 2,422 7.0 mi
01430 Ashburnham, MA 6,089 7.8 mi
03458 Peterborough, NH 6,643 8.9 mi
03444 Dublin, NH 1,590 10.3 mi
01436 Baldwinville, MA 3,336 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cheshire County

03431 standard
Keene, NH
Pop: 25,280
03446 standard
Swanzey, NH
Pop: 6,285
03452 standard
Jaffrey, NH
Pop: 5,457
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 Rindge, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03461 in? ▼
ZIP code 03461 (Rindge) 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 03461? ▼
ZIP code 03461 in Rindge, NH has a population of 6,014 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03461 is $102,679, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03461 is $415,400, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03461 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03461? ▼
ZIP code 03461 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 2,003 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03461? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03461 are: Construction (66), Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03461? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03461 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 03461? ▼
In ZIP code 03461, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 03461? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03461 is 27.9 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 03461? ▼
In ZIP code 03461, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03461 is 9.6% 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.