ZIP Code 03216

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Andover · Merrimack County · New Hampshire

Population
2,159

22/sq mi

Median income
$88,311

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$358,800

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.1%

Median age 45.6

Land area
99.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 03216 in Andover, New Hampshire has a population of 2,159. The median household income is $88,311, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $358,800, 29% above the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03216 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.0 square miles in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 2,159 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03216 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03216 sits at $88,311 (14% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $42,915. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $358,800 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,333 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Merrimack County, so you can benchmark 03216 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 03216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03216.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03216, Andover, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,159

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 03216?

45.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$88,311

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$42,915

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

988

Total Housing Units

842

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$358,800

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,333

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 03216, employing approximately 494 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,340,000.

42

Businesses

494

Employees

$27.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 21.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 16.7%
Retail trade 4 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.1%
Educational services 3 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
03231 East Andover, NH 202 2.4 mi
03268 Salisbury, NH 1,272 4.5 mi
03243 Hill, NH 1,085 5.7 mi
03287 Wilmot, NH 1,295 6.1 mi
03235 Franklin, NH 8,562 6.2 mi
03230 Danbury, NH 1,231 6.7 mi
03233 Elkins, NH 115 7.0 mi
03260 North Sutton, NH 809 9.0 mi
03303 Concord, NH 15,524 11.9 mi
03273 South Sutton, NH 312 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03216 in?
ZIP code 03216 (Andover) is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Merrimack County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/merrimack-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03216?
ZIP code 03216 in Andover, NH has a population of 2,159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03216?
The median household income in ZIP 03216 is $88,311, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03216?
The median home value in ZIP 03216 is $358,800, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03216 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03216?
ZIP code 03216 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03216 are: Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Retail trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03216?
In ZIP code 03216, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03216?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03216 is 34.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03216?
In ZIP code 03216, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03216 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Andover, NH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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