Winchester, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03470
Cheshire County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,033
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,028
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winchester pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03470 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03470 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, home to 5,033 residents across 226.7 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03470 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,028 (23% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,356. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $252,800 (38% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,246; owner occupancy is 78.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cheshire County, so 03470 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 03470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchester, NH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,356
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03470 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Winchester, 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)
$79,028 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
2,324housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 03470 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03446
Swanzey (03446)
6,285 residents
- 03470
Winchester (03470)
5,033 residents
- 01360
Northfield (01360)
3,032 residents
- 03462 1,562
Spofford (03462)
1,562 residents
- 01378 774
Warwick (01378)
774 residents
- 03443 742
Chesterfield (03443)
742 residents
- 03441 395
Ashuelot (03441)
395 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03470 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03470 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03462
Spofford (03462)
$115,313 median income
- 01360
Northfield (01360)
$103,375 median income
- 01378
Warwick (01378)
$93,333 median income
- 03446
Swanzey (03446)
$85,484 median income
- 03470
Winchester (03470)
$79,028 median income
- 03441
Ashuelot (03441)
$53,816 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03470 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03470, 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 (5,033 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 03470 in?
ZIP code 03470 (Winchester) 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 03470?
ZIP code 03470 in Winchester, NH has a population of 5,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03470?
The median household income in ZIP 03470 is $79,028, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03470?
The median home value in ZIP 03470 is $252,800, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03470 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03470?
ZIP code 03470 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03470 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (12), Manufacturing (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03470?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03470 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 03470?
In ZIP code 03470, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 03470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03470 is 30.1 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 03470?
In ZIP code 03470, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03470 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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