| City: | North Sutton, New Hampshire |
| Names to Avoid: | N Sutton |
| County: | Merrimack County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:47 PM |
| Population: | 798 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 603 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.3584, -71.9198 |
| Land Area: | 21.41 sq mi |
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North Sutton is a rural community in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, where 798 residents live across 17.3 square miles of forested hills and farmland. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery anywhere in the area, so all 326 households depend on the North Sutton post office for mail access.
The post office maintains 439 PO Boxes, 35% more than the number of local households. That's because residents from surrounding rural areas also use this facility. With a PO Box adoption rate of 1.35, North Sutton serves as a regional mail hub for people beyond the immediate ZIP boundary.
Two rural carrier routes serve the area, covering roads like Route 114, Kearsarge Valley Road, and North Road. The ZIP+4 database includes 40 different street names. While these rural routes handle some delivery, most residents pick up their mail at the post office itself.
North Sutton has a median household income of $116,375 and a median home value of $297,000, above New Hampshire averages. About 22% of workers work from home, typical for rural communities with good internet access. The median age is 43.9, and 43% of adults have bachelor's degrees or higher, suggesting a mix of professionals and retirees who've chosen rural life.
The community's street names preserve its agricultural and historical character: Shaker Street recalls the Canterbury Shaker Village nearby, while Hominy Pot Road and Whiskey Pine Road hint at early settlement patterns. Of the 392 total housing units, 37 are used seasonally, mostly as summer or vacation homes near the lakes and mountains of central New Hampshire.
All mail to North Sutton addresses requires a PO Box. Standard format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
North Sutton, NH 03260The short form "N Sutton" is recognized but isn't valid for mailing addresses.
Street names like Shaker Street, Hominy Pot Road, and Whiskey Pine Road preserve the area's agricultural and settlement history.
ZIP Code 03260 has 798 residents and 326 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 43.9 years, about the same as the state (43.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (1.3%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 798Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 976Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 37.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $117,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 326Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $369,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.39Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 748 | 762 | 805 | 742 | 789 | 685 | 714 | 736 | 757 | 1,012 | 1,027 | 995 | 908 | 976 |
| Decennial Census | 809 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 798 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.9
Male Median Age: 40.7
Female Median Age: 47.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | 35 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 29 | 38 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 8 |
| Female | 21 | 23 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 22 | 34 | 23 | 22 | 39 | 49 | 45 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 36 | 58 | 31 | 39 | 43 | 25 | 51 | 72 | 53 | 47 | 59 | 74 | 75 | 33 | 44 | 34 | 10 | 14 |
| White: | 750 | 96.15% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 0.77% |
| Asian: | 10 | 1.28% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 0.90% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.38% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.38% |
| Total: | 780 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 391 | 49.00% | 40.7 years |
| Females: | 407 | 51.00% | 47.6 years |
| Total: | 798 | 100% | 43.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 934 | 95.70% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 27 | 2.77% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 15 | 4.30% |
| Total Population: | 976 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 934 | 95.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 42 | 4.30% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $117,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $45,250 (63.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,125. Family households earn a median of $127,619 versus $78,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,869). By gender, male median income is $73,808 and female is $49,462, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $24,346 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.5%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (30.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,750 | $68,203 | $73,229 | $75,089 | $75,167 | $88,906 | $99,375 | $96,750 | $101,875 | $106,719 | $110,089 | $118,304 | $116,375 | $117,000 |
| Median Family Income | $80,147 | $72,396 | $80,938 | $84,737 | $88,281 | $113,942 | $116,339 | $111,111 | $108,333 | $109,479 | $113,750 | $122,614 | $123,036 | $127,619 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $43,000 | $35,313 | $36,563 | $36,875 | $37,232 | $40,833 | $44,091 | $46,750 | $65,096 | $48,500 | $70,208 | $79,444 | $108,281 | $78,750 |
| Median Male Income | $75,417 | $69,659 | $80,192 | $62,083 | $80,625 | $82,955 | $86,932 | $66,250 | $66,042 | $60,465 | $63,210 | $67,645 | $70,581 | $73,808 |
| Median Female Income | $36,389 | $36,389 | $40,139 | $42,500 | $43,750 | $49,028 | $62,813 | $62,667 | $50,500 | $41,928 | $41,792 | $46,656 | $49,081 | $49,462 |
| Employed: | 579 | 72.65% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 0.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 211 | 26.47% |
| Total: | 797 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 166 | 28.67% |
| Service: | 179 | 30.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 142 | 24.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 57 | 9.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 6.04% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 579 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $369,600, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $54,900 (17.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $97,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $1,151 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,523. Of occupied housing, owners make up 97.69% (61.24% with a mortgage, 38.76% free-and-clear) and renters 2.31% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.72%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,700 | $288,000 | $326,500 | $306,500 | $296,200 | $300,700 | $300,600 | $281,700 | $272,600 | $280,000 | $282,500 | $293,400 | $297,000 | $369,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 5 | 62.50% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,151 | $1,275 | $1,271 | $1,271 | $1,277 | $1,199 | $1,208 | $1,319 | $1,523 | $1,531 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 207 | 59.83% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 131 | 37.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 2.31% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 346 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 346 | 80.28% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 85 | 19.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 431 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 413 | 95.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 3.02% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 1.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 431 | 100% |
In 2024, 46.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 84.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.02%). College enrollment is 32.14%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 2.71% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 162 | 24.36% |
| Some college, no degree: | 143 | 21.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 4.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 191 | 28.72% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 119 | 17.89% |
| Total: | 665 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 647 | 97.29% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 310 | 46.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 823 | 72.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 280 | 24.56% |
| No Insurance: | 37 | 3.25% |
| Total: | 1,140 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,103 | 96.75% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 13 | 5.80% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 121 | 54.02% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 8.04% |
| College or graduate school: | 72 | 32.14% |
| Total: | 224 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 5.80% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 139 | 62.05% |
ZIP Code 03260 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 23 business establishments, employing about 197 people with an annual payroll of $11,286,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 473Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 23Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,489,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,286,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 197Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 03260 is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, within the Concord, NH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18180) and New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 146,445 people, about 0.54% of whom live in ZIP Code 03260. It covers 21.41 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.34 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Concord, NHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 18180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 146,445Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 21.41 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.34 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6489 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 03260 is in the Kearsarge Regional School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.