ZIP Code 03605

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Lempster · Sullivan County · New Hampshire

Population
1,160

14/sq mi

Median income
$86,250

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$239,300

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.3%

Median age 50.7

Land area
84.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 03605 in Lempster, New Hampshire has a population of 1,160. The median household income is $86,250, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $239,300, 14% below the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03605 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.1 square miles in Lempster, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 1,160 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 03605 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03605 sits at $86,250 (16% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $40,657. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $239,300 (41% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03605 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 03605 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 03605, Lempster, 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

1,160

Population

84.1

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03605?

50.7

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
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 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$86,250

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$40,657

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

602

Total Housing Units

327

Occupied Units

275

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.2%
Renter 1.8%

$239,300

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 03605, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,513,000.

12

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%

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 03605 vs 03607 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03607 South Acworth, NH 322 4.9 mi
03601 Acworth, NH 477 5.8 mi
03752 Goshen, NH 810 5.4 mi
03456 Marlow, NH 742 6.9 mi
03280 Washington, NH 1,123 5.6 mi
03464 Stoddard, NH 1,109 10.8 mi
03602 Alstead, NH 2,654 9.9 mi
03743 Claremont, NH 14,103 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03605 in?
ZIP code 03605 (Lempster) is located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03605?
ZIP code 03605 in Lempster, NH has a population of 1,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03605?
The median household income in ZIP 03605 is $86,250, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03605?
The median home value in ZIP 03605 is $239,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03605 is White at 90.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03605?
ZIP code 03605 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03605?
In ZIP code 03605, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 03605?
In ZIP code 03605, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03605 is 7.4% 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 Lempster, NH

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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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