PlainZIP

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
$56,746
Median income
$282,900
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $36,072. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $282,900 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $940 per month, and 51.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03561, plus 6 more within Grafton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 03561?

38.0

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$36,072

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 03561 ranks nationally

Littleton, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,746 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,959

Total Housing Units

2,723

Occupied Units

236

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$282,900

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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

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ZIP 03561 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 03561 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03561 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 03561 ranks #4 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
03586 Sugar Hill, NH 547 7.7 mi
05824 Concord, VT 1,139 7.7 mi
05904 Gilman, VT 267 7.8 mi
03585 Lisbon, NH 2,519 8.7 mi
05906 Lunenburg, VT 1,178 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grafton County

03755 standard
Hanover, NH
Pop: 10,538
03766 standard
Lebanon, NH
Pop: 8,958
03264 standard
Plymouth, NH
Pop: 7,468
03222 standard
Bristol, NH
Pop: 5,353
03748 standard
Enfield, NH
Pop: 4,762
03741 standard
Canaan, NH
Pop: 4,208

Related Areas

Grafton County Littleton, NH New Hampshire

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.

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