ZIP Code 03597

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West Stewartstown · Coos County · New Hampshire

Population
521

4/sq mi

Median income
$56,010

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
2.8%

Median age 41.9

Land area
137.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 03597 in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire has a population of 521. The median household income is $56,010, which is 27% below the national average. 2.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03597 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.1 square miles in West Stewartstown, Coos County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 521 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03597 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03597 sits at $56,010 (45% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $20,263. The poverty rate stands at 30.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03597 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Coos County, so you can benchmark 03597 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03597, West Stewartstown, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

521

Population

137.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03597?

41.9

Median Age

41.2%

Male

58.8%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$56,010

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$20,263

Per Capita Income

30.0%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.8%

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

What does housing look like?

290

Total Housing Units

191

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 03597, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,746,000.

8

Businesses

55

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 37.5%

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 03597 vs 03590 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03590 North Stratford, NH 1,052 6.2 mi
03582 Groveton, NH 2,577 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03597 in?
ZIP code 03597 (West Stewartstown) 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 03597?
ZIP code 03597 in West Stewartstown, NH has a population of 521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03597?
The median household income in ZIP 03597 is $56,010, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03597?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03597 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03597?
ZIP code 03597 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03597?
In ZIP code 03597, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.8% 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 03597?
In ZIP code 03597, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03597?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03597 is 30.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West Stewartstown, NH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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