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Population and households in ZIP 03244
Household size in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 03244 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, ZIP 03244 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in ZIP 03244, well below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across New Hampshire. The single-parent share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 03244
Renters in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 03244 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 10.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.3% of the housing in ZIP 03244, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 8.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 03244 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $762 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,035 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,150 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,810 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,048 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 03244 costs $1,810 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,048 a month from 2006–10, a 138% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 03244
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 03244: 25.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.8 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 03244 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of New Hampshire ZIP codes.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 03244: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across New Hampshire. The share with a diploma has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 03244
| Period | ZIP 03244 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 03244 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 03244 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 03244 | 2.47 | 45.8 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 17.3% | 1971 | $1,810 | 25.5% | 95.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 03440 | 2.37 | 47.0 | 9.2% | 20.5% | 15.2% | 1960 | $1,060 | 31.1% | 92.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 03242 | 2.58 | 36.7 | 9.0% | 35.5% | 7.3% | 1974 | $1,117 | 38.8% | 99.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 03442 | 2.45 | 42.2 | 8.9% | 25.5% | 9.6% | 1978 | $1,290 | 33.6% | 94.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 03281 | 2.62 | 44.2 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 8.5% | 1986 | $1,467 | 40.6% | 95.2% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 03221 | 2.51 | 49.8 | 9.4% | 13.4% | 27.1% | 1973 | $1,484 | 39.2% | 94.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 03280 | 2.51 | 55.0 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 53.1% | 1983 | $1,106 | 32.0% | 91.7% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 03464 | 2.58 | 53.0 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 60.6% | 1978 | $895 | 34.1% | 97.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 03229 | 2.90 | 42.4 | 7.5% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 1968 | $1,289 | 58.3% | 96.5% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 03278 | 2.40 | 44.1 | 9.9% | 23.9% | 15.6% | 1976 | $1,309 | 41.8% | 94.7% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 03457 | 2.59 | 44.8 | 6.2% | 7.4% | 23.4% | 1976 | $1,227 | 40.7% | 92.5% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 03244. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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