| ZIP Code | 03603 |
|---|---|
| City | Charlestown |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 865 ft |
| Latitude | 43.247906 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.373709 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.8% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,377 (36.8%) |
| Some College | 313 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 725 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 569 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 733 (19.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,266 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,500 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,169/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,240 |
| Vacant Units | 272 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,240 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 272 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 03603 is located in Charlestown, New Hampshire, within Sullivan County. With a population of 5,272, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.2 years. Economically, 03603 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,266 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03603 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $181,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,169 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 03603 is primarily White (90.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03603 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 03603 in Charlestown, NH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,272 residents, a median household income of $55,266, and a median home value of $181,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.