ZIP Code 03470
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Winchester · Cheshire County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 5,033
- Median income
- $79,028
- Median home value
- $252,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.5%
- Land area
- 226.7 sq mi
22/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.1
New York
ZIP code 03470 in Winchester, New Hampshire has a population of 5,033. The median household income is $79,028, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $252,800, 9% below the US average. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 226.7 square miles in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 5,033 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03470 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03470 sits at $79,028 (23% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $38,356. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $252,800 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cheshire County, so you can benchmark 03470 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 03470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03470.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03470, Winchester, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,033
Population
226.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03470?
47.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.1%
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?
$79,028
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$38,356
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,324
Total Housing Units
1,975
Occupied Units
349
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,800
Median Home Value
-38% vs state
$1,246
Median Rent
1981
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03470 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.1% | 180 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 195 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 223 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 259 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 260 |
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 81 business establishments in ZIP 03470, employing approximately 722 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,911,000.
81
Businesses
722
Employees
$32.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 18.5% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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