PlainZIP

North Stratford, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03590

Coos County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,052
4/sq mi
$52,803
Median income
$166,500
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Stratford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03590 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03590 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Stratford, Coos County, New Hampshire, home to just 1,052 residents across 269.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03590 reports a modest median household income of $52,803 (48% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $26,764. Local economic indicators show a 20.3% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $166,500 (59% below the state average), median rent at $775 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03590, plus 6 more within Coos 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 →

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 03590, North Stratford, 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

1,052

Population

269.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03590?

45.6

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$52,803

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$26,764

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03590 ranks nationally

North Stratford, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,803 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

732

Total Housing Units

506

Occupied Units

226

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$166,500

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 03590, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,425,000.

13

Businesses

38

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%
Retail trade 3 23.1%

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 03590 vs 03597 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03597 West Stewartstown, NH 521 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Coos County

03570 standard
Berlin, NH
Pop: 10,051
03584 standard
Lancaster, NH
Pop: 3,774
03598 standard
Whitefield, NH
Pop: 3,285
03576 standard
Colebrook, NH
Pop: 3,238
03581 standard
Gorham, NH
Pop: 3,230
03582 standard
Groveton, NH
Pop: 2,577

Related Areas

Coos County North Stratford, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03590 in? ▼
ZIP code 03590 (North Stratford) is located in Coos County, New Hampshire. Coos County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coos-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03590? ▼
ZIP code 03590 in North Stratford, NH has a population of 1,052 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03590? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03590 is $52,803, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03590? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03590 is $166,500, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03590? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03590 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03590? ▼
ZIP code 03590 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03590? ▼
In ZIP code 03590, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 03590? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03590 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03590? ▼
In ZIP code 03590, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03590? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03590 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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