Littleton, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03561
Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,939
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,746
- Median income Below-median income area
- $282,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Littleton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03561 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 03561 (Littleton, NH) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.2 in 2023 to 286.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03561 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, home to 5,939 residents across 131.7 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03561 reports a modest median household income of $56,746 (45% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,072. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $282,900 (30% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $940; owner occupancy is 51.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03561 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 03561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littleton, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03561.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Construction 26
Construction
26 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 03561, Littleton, 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
5,939
Population
131.7
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03561?
38.0
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.5%
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?
$56,746
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$36,072
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03561 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Littleton, 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)
$56,746 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
2,959housing units
2,959
Total Housing Units
2,723
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,900
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$940
Median Rent
1972
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03561 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 185 |
| 2021 | +18.8% | 220 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 262 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 259 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 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 343 business establishments in ZIP 03561, employing approximately 4,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,558,000.
343
Businesses
4,551
Employees
$231.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 78 | 22.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 26 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.4% |
| Information | 11 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.5% |
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 03561 vs 03586 →
ZIP 03561 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03561
Littleton (03561)
5,939 residents
- 03585
Lisbon (03585)
2,519 residents
- 05906 1,178
Lunenburg (05906)
1,178 residents
- 05824 1,139
Concord (05824)
1,139 residents
- 03586 547
Sugar Hill (03586)
547 residents
- 05904 267
Gilman (05904)
267 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03561 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03561 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03586
Sugar Hill (03586)
$154,091 median income
- 05824
Concord (05824)
$72,500 median income
- 03585
Lisbon (03585)
$68,594 median income
- 03561 $56,746
Littleton (03561)
$56,746 median income
- 05904 $54,722
Gilman (05904)
$54,722 median income
- 05906 $51,106
Lunenburg (05906)
$51,106 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03561 ranks #4 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 03561, 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 (5,939 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 03561 in?
ZIP code 03561 (Littleton) is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Grafton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grafton-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03561?
ZIP code 03561 in Littleton, NH has a population of 5,939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03561?
The median household income in ZIP 03561 is $56,746, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03561?
The median home value in ZIP 03561 is $282,900, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03561 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03561?
ZIP code 03561 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 4,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03561?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03561 are: Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (43), Accommodation and food services (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03561?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03561 increased by 10.5% 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 03561?
In ZIP code 03561, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 03561?
In ZIP code 03561, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03561 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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