Walpole, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03608
Cheshire County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,811
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,224
- Median income Above-median income area
- $355,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walpole pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03608 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03608 (Walpole, NH) rose +13.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 03608 covers 87.6 square miles in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,811 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03608 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,224 (14% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,327. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $355,600 (12% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,190; 70.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cheshire County, so 03608 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 03608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walpole, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03608.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Information
Information
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 03608, Walpole, 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
2,811
Population
87.6
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03608?
44.9
Median Age
43.3%
Male
56.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$88,224
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$49,327
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03608 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Walpole, 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)
$88,224 36th percentile higher than 36% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,513housing units
1,513
Total Housing Units
1,279
Occupied Units
234
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,190
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 118 business establishments in ZIP 03608, employing approximately 1,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,718,000.
118
Businesses
1,101
Employees
$64.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 12 | 10.2% |
| Information | 12 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.5% |
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 03608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03431
Keene (03431)
25,280 residents
- 05346 5,184
Putney (05346)
5,184 residents
- 05101 4,643
Bellows Falls (05101)
4,643 residents
- 03608 2,811
Walpole (03608)
2,811 residents
- 03602 2,654
Alstead (03602)
2,654 residents
- 03467 1,842
Westmoreland (03467)
1,842 residents
- 05158 1,049
Westminster (05158)
1,049 residents
- 03609 854
North Walpole (03609)
854 residents
- 03448 811
Gilsum (03448)
811 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03608 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03467
Westmoreland (03467)
$104,444 median income
- 03608
Walpole (03608)
$88,224 median income
- 03448
Gilsum (03448)
$80,417 median income
- 03431
Keene (03431)
$79,541 median income
- 05346
Putney (05346)
$79,118 median income
- 03609
North Walpole (03609)
$72,391 median income
- 05158
Westminster (05158)
$71,875 median income
- 03602
Alstead (03602)
$70,455 median income
- 05101
Bellows Falls (05101)
$70,299 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03608 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03604 | Drewsville, NH | 69 | 4.2 mi |
| 05158 | Westminster, VT | 1,049 | 3.7 mi |
| 03609 | North Walpole, NH | 854 | 5.5 mi |
| 03467 | Westmoreland, NH | 1,842 | 7.1 mi |
| 03602 | Alstead, NH | 2,654 | 5.8 mi |
| 03448 | Gilsum, NH | 811 | 7.1 mi |
| 05346 | Putney, VT | 5,184 | 7.1 mi |
| 05154 | Saxtons River, VT | 661 | 7.9 mi |
| 05101 | Bellows Falls, VT | 4,643 | 8.7 mi |
| 03431 | Keene, NH | 25,280 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03608, 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 (2,811 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 03608 in?
ZIP code 03608 (Walpole) is located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Cheshire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cheshire-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03608?
ZIP code 03608 in Walpole, NH has a population of 2,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03608?
The median household income in ZIP 03608 is $88,224, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03608?
The median home value in ZIP 03608 is $355,600, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03608 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03608?
ZIP code 03608 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 1,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03608 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (12), Information (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03608?
In ZIP code 03608, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 03608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03608 is 22.8 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 03608?
In ZIP code 03608, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03608 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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