| ZIP Code | 03602 |
|---|---|
| City | Alstead |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Cheshire County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 1,126 ft |
| Latitude | 43.140833 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.347571 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.0 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 760 (42.6%) |
| Some College | 183 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 181 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 198 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 460 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,605 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,200 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $864/mo |
| Total Units | 1,329 |
| Vacant Units | 307 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,329 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 307 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 03602 is located in Alstead, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. With a population of 2,415, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52 years. Economically, 03602 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,605 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03602 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $250,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $864 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 03602 is primarily White (95.40%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03602 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 03602 in Alstead, NH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,415 residents, a median household income of $64,605, and a median home value of $250,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.