| ZIP Code | 03431 |
|---|---|
| City | Keene |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Cheshire County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 1,061 ft |
| Latitude | 42.969069 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.301965 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 66% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 204 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,130 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 1,970 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 1,975 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,131 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,751 (41.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,196 ≈ Avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,900 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,279/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,168 |
| Vacant Units | 1,106 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,168 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,106 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 03431 is located in Keene, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. With a population of 25,035, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 03431 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,196 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03431 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,279 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.0%) and renters (48.1%). Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 03431 is primarily White (92.01%). Residents are well-educated — 48.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03431 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 03431 in Keene, NH is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 25,035 residents, a median household income of $78,196, and a median home value of $233,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.