| City: | South Sutton, New Hampshire |
| Names to Avoid: | S Sutton |
| County: | Merrimack County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:54 PM |
| Population: | 259 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 603 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.3084, -71.9165 |
| Land Area: | 4.618 sq mi |
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South Sutton is a rural village in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, covering 3.66 square miles. With just 259 residents and 134 households, it's a small, affluent community. The median household income is $183,525, and the median home value is $277,300. This isn't a struggling rural area. It's a high-income enclave where 41% of workers have the flexibility to work from home.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 153 PO Boxes for the 134 local households, an adoption rate of 1.14, meaning the facility serves some residents from surrounding areas in addition to South Sutton proper. Two rural carrier routes handle what street delivery exists, covering roads like Roby Road, Barker Road, and Route 114.
The population is overwhelmingly white (88%), with a median age of 45.9 years. This is an established, older community rather than a family-oriented one. Only 10 residents are under 18. Housing stock is old (232 of the housing units were built before 1939), and 19% of homes are for seasonal or recreational use (33 of 172 total units). Nearly all residents were born in the United States (98.5%).
Over half the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or higher (51.2%). The economic profile shows workers in diverse fields: 169 in transportation/warehousing/utilities, 32 in educational services and health care, 32 in public administration, and 25 in other services. Six business establishments employ 15 people locally. Most residents (90%) own their homes rather than rent.
Street names include rural roads and historic features like Meeting House Hill Road and Mill Road, typical of New England villages.
ZIP Code 03273 has 259 residents and 134 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 45.9 years, slightly older than the state (43.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, 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: | 259Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 361Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 56.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $187,979Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 134Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $358,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 275 | 302 | 279 | 322 | 293 | 363 | 354 | 398 | 310 | 357 | 287 | 309 | 277 | 361 |
| Decennial Census | 312 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 259 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.9
Male Median Age: 46.3
Female Median Age: 44
| 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 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 38 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| White: | 228 | 90.84% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.59% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 4.38% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.20% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 1.99% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 123 | 47.49% | 46.3 years |
| Females: | 136 | 52.51% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 259 | 100% | 45.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 272 | 75.35% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 16 | 4.43% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 73 | 20.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 20.22% |
| Total Population: | 361 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 288 | 79.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 73 | 20.22% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $187,979, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $106,152 (129.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,229. Family households earn a median of $188,082 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $188,082). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $37,200, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $37,200 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 78.3%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (47.0%).
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 | $81,827 | $61,417 | $63,333 | $59,375 | $57,500 | $62,188 | $89,423 | $98,611 | $108,750 | $137,778 | $160,379 | $176,103 | $183,525 | $187,979 |
| Median Family Income | $82,639 | $80,972 | $82,813 | $61,328 | $61,250 | $0 | $87,917 | $90,694 | $132,727 | $128,750 | $160,670 | $176,195 | $183,610 | $188,082 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,545 | $29,659 | $19,861 | $55,781 | $57,000 | $0 | $95,125 | $99,861 | $106,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $48,194 | $54,250 | $36,875 | $46,250 | $54,688 | $61,528 | $61,023 | $57,250 | $58,021 | $52,083 | $51,094 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $86,389 | $71,000 | $46,771 | $47,813 | $48,021 | $55,313 | $55,694 | $59,722 | $59,844 | $56,111 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,200 |
| Employed: | 202 | 72.92% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 5.42% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 60 | 21.66% |
| Total: | 277 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 60 | 29.70% |
| Service: | 12 | 5.94% |
| Sales and Office: | 95 | 47.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 33 | 16.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 0.99% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 202 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $358,900, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $63,900 (21.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $166,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.06% (28.57% with a mortgage, 71.43% free-and-clear) and renters 4.94% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 36.22%, which is much higher than 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 | $295,000 | $276,900 | $250,000 | $250,500 | $245,500 | $257,000 | $217,500 | $230,600 | $192,300 | $266,200 | $269,200 | $280,500 | $277,300 | $358,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 44 | 27.16% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 110 | 67.90% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 4.94% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 162 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 162 | 63.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 92 | 36.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 254 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 246 | 96.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 3.15% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 254 | 100% |
In 2024, 42.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (73.13%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 31 | 11.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 18.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 77 | 28.10% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 53 | 19.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 63 | 22.99% |
| Total: | 274 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 274 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 116 | 42.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 265 | 52.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 200 | 39.92% |
| No Insurance: | 36 | 7.19% |
| Total: | 501 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 465 | 92.81% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 49 | 73.13% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 26.87% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 67 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 03273 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $1,602,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 168Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $363,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,602,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 30Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 03273 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 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 03273. It covers 4.618 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.226 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: | 4.618 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.226 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 |
We could not locate which school district 03273 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.