Zip code 03743: Claremont, New Hampshire
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 03743
03743 is a small-town zip code in Claremont, New Hampshire (Sullivan County), covering 59 sq mi of land. About 13,704 people live here, or 232 per square mile. The median resident is 43.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $59,625 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $206,600, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,146 a month.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.6 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; sales; and office and administrative support.
How 03743 compares
- Veterans10.3%91stU.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%61st of 239 in NH
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%50th of 230 in NH
- 82ndWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NH 0.44435th of 239 in NH
- 80thU.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%133rd of 239 in NH
- Median age43.178thU.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3167th of 239 in NH
- Housing vacancy10.5%73rdU.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%142nd of 239 in NH
- Poverty rate13.2%62ndU.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%29th of 239 in NH
- 58thU.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%110th of 239 in NH
- Median earnings per worker$48,56551stU.S. $49,666 · NH $56,079167th of 239 in NH
- Average commute24.6 min40thU.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min164th of 234 in NH
- Tech workers2.3%39thU.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%137th of 239 in NH
- 37thU.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%66th of 239 in NH
- Per capita income$35,77436thU.S. $44,673 · NH $52,798223rd of 239 in NH
- 33rdU.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%118th of 239 in NH
- Median gross rent$1,14632ndU.S. $1,413 · NH $1,491146th of 197 in NH
- Homeownership rate58.2%29thU.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%222nd of 239 in NH
- Work from home8.4%25thU.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%205th of 239 in NH
- Residents under 1819.1%25thU.S. 22% · NH 18.2%92nd of 239 in NH
- 24thU.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%216th of 239 in NH
- Population density232/sq mi22ndU.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi69th of 239 in NH
- Median home value$206,60022ndU.S. $332,700 · NH $402,500229th of 235 in NH
- Population13,70421stU.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,86829th of 239 in NH
- Median household income$59,62520thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NH $99,031221st of 234 in NH
- 14thU.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%164th of 239 in NH
- Diversity index20.613thU.S. 61.4 · NH 2464th of 239 in NH
- 9thU.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%211th of 239 in NH
- Broadband access82.8%8thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NH 92.9%230th of 239 in NH
- 4thU.S. 10% · NH 9.3%220th of 239 in NH
| Measure | 03743 | Sullivan | NH | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 10.3% | 10.1% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 61st of 239 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 63.6% | 53.7% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 50th of 230 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.481 | 0.461 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 35th of 239 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.3% | 23.5% | 20.1% | 17.2% | 133rd of 239 | |
| Median age | 43.1 | 47 | 43.3 | 38.9 | 167th of 239 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.5% | 24.3% | 14.3% | 10.1% | 142nd of 239 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.2% | 10.1% | 7.2% | 12.5% | 29th of 239 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10% | 12.4% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 110th of 239 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,565 | $50,897 | $56,079 | $49,666 | 167th of 239 | |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 26.1 min | 26.7 min | 26.4 min | 164th of 234 | |
| Tech workers | 2.3% | 3.2% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 137th of 239 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 5.2% | 66th of 239 | |
| Per capita income | $35,774 | $44,514 | $52,798 | $44,673 | 223rd of 239 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5% | 6% | 5.3% | 8.4% | 118th of 239 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,146 | $1,211 | $1,491 | $1,413 | 146th of 197 | |
| Homeownership rate | 58.2% | 75.4% | 72.8% | 65.2% | 222nd of 239 | |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 10.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 205th of 239 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.1% | 17.7% | 18.2% | 22% | 92nd of 239 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 30.3% | 40.6% | 35.7% | 216th of 239 | |
| Population density | 232/sq mi | 81/sq mi | 156/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 69th of 239 | |
| Median home value | $206,600 | $268,700 | $402,500 | $332,700 | 229th of 235 | |
| Population | 13,704 | 43,715 | 1,394,868 | 334,922,499 | 29th of 239 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $59,625 | $80,858 | $99,031 | $80,734 | 221st of 234 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 164th of 239 | |
| Diversity index | 20.6 | 16.1 | 24 | 61.4 | 64th of 239 | |
| Government workers | 8.4% | 10.3% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 211th of 239 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 82.8% | 87.1% | 92.9% | 91% | 230th of 239 | |
| Self-employed workers | 4.9% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 10% | 220th 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
- White89%
- Black2%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 5,245
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 54.5%
- Married couples
- 39%
- Living alone
- 35.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.3%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,863
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Vacant
- 10.5%
- Median year built
- 1957
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 63.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 29.8%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (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 | 03743 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,907 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,457 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,501 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $56,779 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $52,776 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.3%
- Households with broadband
- 82.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 68.8%
- No internet access
- 12.4%
- Without health insurance
- 5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Claremont
- State
- New Hampshire
- County
- Sullivan County
- Center point
- 43.3607° N, 72.3269° W
- Land area
- 59 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Claremont73% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 03743
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05030 | Ascutney, VT | 4.9 mi | — |
| 03773 | Newport, NH | 6.3 mi | $81,232 |
| 05156 | Springfield, VT | 7.6 mi | $66,679 |
| 03745 | Cornish, NH | 7.8 mi | $91,821 |
| 03601 | Acworth, NH | 8 mi | $81,250 |
| 03603 | Charlestown, NH | 8.1 mi | $56,731 |
| 05151 | Perkinsville, VT | 8.9 mi | $96,836 |
| 03754 | Guild, NH · PO box | 9.5 mi | — |
| 03746 | Cornish Flat, NH · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 05150 | North Springfield, VT | 10 mi | $68,108 |
| 05037 | Brownsville, VT | 10 mi | $109,091 |
| 05089 | Windsor, VT | 11 mi | $55,633 |
Zip codes like 03743 elsewhere
Questions about 03743
What city is zip code 03743?
03743 is assigned to Claremont, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 03743 in?
03743 is in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of 03743?
About 13,704 people live in 03743, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 03743 in?
03743 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 03743?
The median household income in 03743 is $59,625.
What zip codes are near 03743?
The closest zip codes to 03743 are 05030, 03773, 05156, 03745, 03601.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03743, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.