ZIP code 03261: Northwood, NH
03261 is a ZIP code in Northwood, New Hampshire, mainly in Rockingham County, part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. About 4,688 people live here.
- Population
- 4,688
- Median household income
- $129,375
- Typical home value
- $529,500+3.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,201gross, per month
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homeowners
- 89%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 03261 details
| City | Northwood |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham County (also partly Merrimack County) |
| Metro area | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 28.2 sq mi, plus 2.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 166 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 36.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.21186, -71.22339 |
Median rent in 03261 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $457/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,201/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 03261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03291 | West Nottingham, NH | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| 03884 | Strafford, NH | 5.1 mi | 4,306 |
| 03037 | Deerfield, NH | 5.5 mi | 4,714 |
| 03234 | Epsom, NH | 6.3 mi | 4,939 |
| 03815 | Center Strafford, NH | 6.8 mi | — |
| 03263 | Pittsfield, NH | 6.8 mi | 4,105 |
| 03290 | Nottingham, NH | 7.3 mi | 5,357 |
| 03218 | Barnstead, NH | 9.0 mi | 1,160 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 03261?
A typical home in ZIP code 03261 is worth about $529,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $129,375 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Hampshire average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $529,500 homeWhat can a $129,375 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 03261
What city is ZIP code 03261?
ZIP code 03261 is in Northwood, NH, in Rockingham County.
What county is ZIP code 03261 in?
03261 is mainly in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, and partly in Merrimack County.
What is the population of ZIP code 03261?
About 4,688 people live in ZIP code 03261, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 03261 in?
03261 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.