Bethlehem, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03574
Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,526
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $81,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $288,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bethlehem pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03574 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03574 covers 233.9 square miles in Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,526 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03574 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,250 (21% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,714. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $288,300 (29% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,174; owner occupancy is 75.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03574 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 03574
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethlehem, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03574.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 03574, Bethlehem, 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
2,526
Population
233.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03574?
52.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
2.6%
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?
$81,250
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$43,714
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03574 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Bethlehem, 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)
$81,250 26th percentile higher than 26% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Hampshire ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,385housing units
1,385
Total Housing Units
1,071
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,300
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,174
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 03574, employing approximately 338 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,171,000.
53
Businesses
338
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 22.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.7% |
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 03574 vs 03595 →
ZIP 03574 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03598
Whitefield (03598)
3,285 residents
- 03574
Bethlehem (03574)
2,526 residents
- 03580
Franconia (03580)
1,369 residents
- 03583 1,107
Jefferson (03583)
1,107 residents
- 03595 639
Twin Mountain (03595)
639 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03574 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03574 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03580
Franconia (03580)
$91,250 median income
- 03574
Bethlehem (03574)
$81,250 median income
- 03583
Jefferson (03583)
$67,188 median income
- 03598
Whitefield (03598)
$67,179 median income
- 03595
Twin Mountain (03595)
$64,762 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03574 ranks #2 of 5 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 03574, 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 (2,526 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 03574 in?
ZIP code 03574 (Bethlehem) 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 03574?
ZIP code 03574 in Bethlehem, NH has a population of 2,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03574?
The median household income in ZIP 03574 is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03574?
The median home value in ZIP 03574 is $288,300, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03574?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03574 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03574?
ZIP code 03574 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03574?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03574 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03574?
In ZIP code 03574, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 03574?
In ZIP code 03574, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03574?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03574 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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