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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
$79,028
Median income
$252,800
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $38,356. Local economic indicators show a 7.7% poverty rate alongside 8.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $252,800 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,246 a month; 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 03470 in local context, 6 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 03470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchester, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03470.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 03470?

47.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

How ZIP 03470 ranks nationally

Winchester, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,028 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 03470 vs 03441 →

ZIP 03470 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 03470 ranks #2 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 03470 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 03470 ranks #5 of 6 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
03441 Ashuelot, NH 395 4.8 mi
01378 Warwick, MA 774 7.2 mi
03446 Swanzey, NH 6,285 6.1 mi
03462 Spofford, NH 1,562 8.6 mi
01360 Northfield, MA 3,032 8.8 mi
03443 Chesterfield, NH 742 9.0 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
03452 standard
Jaffrey, NH
Pop: 5,457
03451 standard
Hinsdale, NH
Pop: 4,077
03608 standard
Walpole, NH
Pop: 2,811

Related Areas

Cheshire County Winchester, NH New Hampshire

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.