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Population and households in ZIP 03246
Household size in ZIP 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 03246 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.21 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
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 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.9, ZIP 03246 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 41.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northwest.
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 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 03246 (13.4%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.1 points, even as the national share fell. Only six of the 79 New Hampshire ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 03246
Renters in ZIP 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.9% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.7% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 03246 is about as common as it is nationally: 35.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in New Hampshire overall (27.2%). Among homeowners, 40.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 6.1 points since 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 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.3% of the housing in ZIP 03246, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 03246 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. ZIP 03246 has older homes than at least four in five New Hampshire ZIP codes.
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 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $840 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $920 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,040 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,277 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$437 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 03246 pays $1,277 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $437 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 03246
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 03246 than nationally: 27.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 03246 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. New Hampshire as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 03246
| Period | ZIP 03246 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 03246 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.2 points, as it has nationally. 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 03246 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 03246 | 2.40 | 45.9 | 13.4% | 35.7% | 21.3% | 1962 | $1,277 | 27.8% | 93.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 03249 | 2.57 | 48.4 | 5.1% | 6.9% | 29.7% | 1983 | $1,330 | 45.7% | 95.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 03220 | 2.40 | 46.4 | 4.6% | 17.8% | 13.4% | 1983 | $1,012 | 18.8% | 90.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 03269 | 2.73 | 41.9 | 11.1% | 14.1% | 27.6% | 1985 | $1,288 | 38.4% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 03253 | 2.19 | 54.9 | 8.3% | 24.5% | 33.2% | 1976 | $1,397 | 46.0% | 96.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 03237 | 2.40 | 43.9 | 6.9% | 0.9% | 19.8% | 1981 | $1,125 | 33.1% | 97.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 03276 | 2.41 | 45.4 | 13.3% | 31.0% | 10.7% | 1971 | $1,089 | 26.7% | 91.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 03810 | 2.83 | 56.3 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 65.6% | 1971 | $1,167 | 43.6% | 96.2% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 03256 | 2.65 | 53.6 | 4.7% | 12.6% | 16.1% | 1989 | $842 | 32.3% | 95.1% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 03837 | 2.36 | 49.7 | 3.6% | 0.7% | 37.2% | 1985 | $1,125 | 47.3% | 93.2% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 03235 | 2.39 | 43.9 | 9.0% | 35.1% | 11.9% | 1961 | $1,152 | 18.3% | 91.0% | 3.8% |
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 03246. 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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