Zip code 03466: West Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 03466
03466 is a small-town zip code in West Chesterfield, New Hampshire (Cheshire County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 1,315 people live here, or 85 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $83,281 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $343,900, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.5 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and transportation and moving goods.
How 03466 compares
- Healthcare workers14.3%93rdU.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%32nd of 239 in NH
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%8th of 239 in NH
- Uninsured rate16.4%91stWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%3rd of 239 in NH
- Homeownership rate85.7%90thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%123rd of 239 in NH
- 88thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%53rd of 230 in NH
- Broadband access95.6%81stStrengthU.S. 91% · NH 92.9%70th of 239 in NH
- Average commute30.5 min76thU.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min85th of 234 in NH
- Poverty rate16.2%74thU.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%14th of 239 in NH
- 74thU.S. 22% · NH 18.2%16th of 239 in NH
- 70thU.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%88th of 239 in NH
- Per capita income$44,54362ndU.S. $44,673 · NH $52,798159th of 239 in NH
- Housing vacancy8.1%61stU.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%161st of 239 in NH
- Median earnings per worker$51,13159thU.S. $49,666 · NH $56,079151st of 239 in NH
- Median household income$83,28154thU.S. $80,734 · NH $99,031165th of 234 in NH
- Median home value$343,90052ndU.S. $332,700 · NH $402,500148th of 235 in NH
- 51stU.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%200th of 239 in NH
- Tech workers2.3%39thU.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%133rd of 239 in NH
- 30thU.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%51st of 239 in NH
- 22ndU.S. 0.483 · NH 0.444141st of 239 in NH
- Median age34.317thU.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3230th of 239 in NH
- Population density85/sq mi12thU.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi137th of 239 in NH
- 8thU.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%220th of 239 in NH
- Diversity index15.48thU.S. 61.4 · NH 24113th of 239 in NH
- 4thU.S. 10% · NH 9.3%218th of 239 in NH
- Population1,3152ndU.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,868181st of 239 in NH
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%238th of 239 in NH
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%230th of 239 in NH
| Measure | 03466 | Cheshire | NH | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 14.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 32nd of 239 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9.2% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.2% | 8th of 239 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 16.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3rd of 239 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.7% | 72.7% | 72.8% | 65.2% | 123rd of 239 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 62.3% | 48.7% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 53rd of 230 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 95.6% | 91.8% | 92.9% | 91% | 70th of 239 | |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 23.7 min | 26.7 min | 26.4 min | 85th of 234 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.2% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 12.5% | 14th of 239 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25% | 17.8% | 18.2% | 22% | 16th of 239 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.2% | 35.5% | 40.6% | 35.7% | 88th of 239 | |
| Per capita income | $44,543 | $43,485 | $52,798 | $44,673 | 159th of 239 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.1% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 10.1% | 161st of 239 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $51,131 | $48,220 | $56,079 | $49,666 | 151st of 239 | |
| Median household income | $83,281 | $83,329 | $99,031 | $80,734 | 165th of 234 | |
| Median home value | $343,900 | $280,100 | $402,500 | $332,700 | 148th of 235 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.7% | 22.4% | 20.1% | 17.2% | 200th of 239 | |
| Tech workers | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 133rd of 239 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 51st of 239 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.402 | 0.426 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 141st of 239 | |
| Median age | 34.3 | 43.6 | 43.3 | 38.9 | 230th of 239 | |
| Population density | 85/sq mi | 109/sq mi | 156/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 137th of 239 | |
| Work from home | 5% | 13.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 220th of 239 | |
| Diversity index | 15.4 | 16.2 | 24 | 61.4 | 113th of 239 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 10% | 218th of 239 | |
| Population | 1,315 | 77,297 | 1,394,868 | 334,922,499 | 181st of 239 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 7.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 238th of 239 | |
| Government workers | 5.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 230th of 239 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White92%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian7%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 496
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 64.3%
- Married couples
- 40.9%
- Living alone
- 32.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 57% / 43%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 540
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Vacant
- 8.1%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 62.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 62.3%
- Home value to income
- 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 03466 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $57,480 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,053 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,019 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $150,290 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 20%
- Households with broadband
- 95.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.6%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 16.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- West Chesterfield
- State
- New Hampshire
- County
- Cheshire County
- Center point
- 42.8819° N, 72.5083° W
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 03466
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03443 | Chesterfield, NH | 2.3 mi | — |
| 05302 | Brattleboro, VT · PO box | 3.3 mi | — |
| 05303 | Brattleboro, VT · PO box | 3.3 mi | — |
| 05304 | Brattleboro, VT · PO box | 3.3 mi | — |
| 03451 | Hinsdale, NH | 5 mi | $69,191 |
| 03462 | Spofford, NH | 6 mi | $115,313 |
| 05357 | West Dummerston, VT · PO box | 6.2 mi | — |
| 03467 | Westmoreland, NH | 7.1 mi | $104,444 |
| 03441 | Ashuelot, NH | 7.7 mi | $53,816 |
| 05301 | Brattleboro, VT | 8.2 mi | $65,910 |
| 05354 | Vernon, VT | 8.2 mi | $85,682 |
| 05362 | Williamsville, VT | 8.5 mi | — |
Zip codes like 03466 elsewhere
Questions about 03466
What city is zip code 03466?
03466 is assigned to West Chesterfield, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 03466 in?
03466 is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of 03466?
About 1,315 people live in 03466, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 03466 in?
03466 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 03466?
The median household income in 03466 is $83,281.
What zip codes are near 03466?
The closest zip codes to 03466 are 03443, 05302, 05303, 05304, 03451.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03466, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.