| City: | West Stewartstown, New Hampshire |
| City Alias: | W Stewartstwn |
| Names to Avoid: | W Stewartstown |
| County: | Coos County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:57:48 PM |
| Population: | 374 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 603 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.9955, -71.5318 |
| Land Area: | 45.435 sq mi |
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West Stewartstown sits at New Hampshire's northern tip, where US Route 3 crosses into Quebec. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists here. All 374 residents must use the local post office for their mail, as do people from the surrounding area.
The post office maintains 246 PO Boxes for 137 occupied homes, a ratio of 1.8 boxes per household. This indicates the facility serves people beyond the immediate village, including seasonal residents and neighboring communities without their own post office. About 32% of housing units (75 of 237) are used seasonally, typical of northern New Hampshire's vacation and hunting cabin country.
With a median age of 61.1 years, this is one of New Hampshire's older communities. Just 7 residents are under 25 years old. The population includes 102 people in group quarters, likely a nursing facility serving the region. Work patterns differ from typical towns: 45.5% of workers work from home, among the highest rates in the state. Only 23 residents commute by car alone.
Street names hint at the area's Franco-American heritage: Pierre Road, Duranleau Street, Rodrigue Street. The village also has Creamery Street and Mill Street, reminders of its agricultural and industrial past. Housing stock is old, with 305 units built before 1939, and 88 mobile homes provide affordable options in this working-class community. Median household income is $64,688.
Street names show Franco-American heritage (Pierre, Duranleau, Rodrigue) and historic industries (Creamery, Mill).
ZIP Code 03597 has 374 residents and 137 households (average 1.99 persons per household). The median age is 61.1 years, significantly older than the state (43.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, 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: | 374Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 527Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,010Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 137Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.99Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 505 | 458 | 375 | 383 | 374 | 372 | 366 | 435 | 452 | 490 | 628 | 670 | 553 | 527 |
| Decennial Census | 521 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 374 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 61.1
Male Median Age: 55.5
Female Median Age: 62.7
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 15 |
| Female | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 24 |
| Total | 15 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 39 |
| White: | 353 | 96.19% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.91% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Total: | 367 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 182 | 48.66% | 55.5 years |
| Females: | 192 | 51.34% | 62.7 years |
| Total: | 374 | 100% | 61.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 503 | 95.45% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 17 | 3.23% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 4.55% |
| Total Population: | 527 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 503 | 95.45% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 24 | 4.55% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,010, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $23,093 (70.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,093. Family households earn a median of $27,222 versus $50,417 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,195). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $52,734, which is falls short of the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $52,734 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (36.5%).
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 | $32,917 | $32,308 | $29,167 | $27,417 | $29,028 | $29,559 | $27,868 | $28,750 | $32,917 | $45,690 | $45,469 | $59,792 | $64,688 | $56,010 |
| Median Family Income | $36,250 | $39,453 | $47,813 | $46,750 | $45,208 | $65,197 | $46,875 | $41,719 | $40,357 | $46,509 | $38,750 | $36,250 | $0 | $27,222 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,375 | $26,023 | $16,667 | $15,893 | $14,625 | $15,417 | $14,526 | $22,788 | $21,875 | $21,406 | $21,458 | $32,976 | $0 | $50,417 |
| Median Male Income | $29,844 | $29,375 | $28,864 | $31,591 | $31,477 | $31,136 | $0 | $0 | $23,250 | $24,375 | $23,654 | $27,396 | $34,464 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $25,500 | $28,295 | $27,708 | $30,139 | $32,361 | $35,833 | $37,083 | $31,667 | $30,833 | $22,016 | $34,875 | $43,750 | $52,889 | $52,734 |
| Employed: | 208 | 45.41% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 4.59% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 229 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 458 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 19 | 9.13% |
| Service: | 54 | 25.96% |
| Sales and Office: | 55 | 26.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 1.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 76 | 36.54% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 208 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $78,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $535 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $580. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.06% (7.69% with a mortgage, 92.31% free-and-clear) and renters 31.94% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 34.14%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $78,000 | $128,000 | $92,900 | $75,000 | $73,300 | $0 | $75,900 | $74,000 | $76,900 | $95,900 | $72,100 | $93,100 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 46 | 75.41% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 4.92% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 19.67% |
| $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: | 61 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $535 | $527 | $575 | $606 | $647 | $0 | $772 | $571 | $580 | $593 | $586 | $631 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 10 | 5.24% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 120 | 62.83% |
| Renter Occupied: | 61 | 31.94% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 191 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 191 | 65.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 99 | 34.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 290 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 132 | 45.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 72 | 24.83% |
| Other Units: | 86 | 29.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 290 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 72.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 31.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 66.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 24.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 13.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.44%). College enrollment is 4.17%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 34 | 8.56% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 75 | 18.89% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 194 | 48.87% |
| Some college, no degree: | 80 | 20.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 0.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 2.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 397 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 288 | 72.54% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 2.77% |
| Private Insurance: | 137 | 30.31% |
| Public Insurance: | 285 | 63.05% |
| No Insurance: | 30 | 6.64% |
| Total: | 452 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 422 | 93.36% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.2% | 8.1% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 15.2% | 15.8% | 21.0% | 24.7% |
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: | 25 | 34.72% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 6.94% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 32 | 44.44% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 9.72% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 4.17% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 30 | 41.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 44 | 61.11% |
ZIP Code 03597 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 55 people with an annual payroll of $1,746,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 260Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $437,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,746,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 55Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 03597 is located in Coos County, New Hampshire, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 03597. It covers 45.435 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.772 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 45.435 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.772 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: | 3383620Source: Census |
| Place Name: | West Stewartstown CDP; New HampshireSource: Census |
ZIP Code 03597 is in the Stewartstown School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.