Andover, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03216
Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,159
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,311
- Median income Above-median income area
- $358,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Andover pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03216 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03216 (Andover, NH) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 03216 covers 99.0 square miles in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,159 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,311 (14% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,915. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $358,800 (11% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,333; 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merrimack County, so 03216 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 03216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Andover, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03216.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,159
Population
99.0
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03216?
45.6
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
4.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$42,915
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03216 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Andover, NH household income vs. every New Hampshire ZIP code
Median household income among 236 reporting New Hampshire ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,311 37th percentile higher than 37% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
988housing units
988
Total Housing Units
842
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03216 vs 03231 →
ZIP 03216 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03303
Concord (03303)
15,524 residents
- 03235
Franklin (03235)
8,562 residents
- 03216 2,159
Andover (03216)
2,159 residents
- 03287 1,295
Wilmot (03287)
1,295 residents
- 03268 1,272
Salisbury (03268)
1,272 residents
- 03230 1,231
Danbury (03230)
1,231 residents
- 03243 1,085
Hill (03243)
1,085 residents
- 03260 809
North Sutton (03260)
809 residents
- 03273 312
South Sutton (03273)
312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03216 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03273
South Sutton (03273)
$187,979 median income
- 03233
Elkins (03233)
$120,156 median income
- 03287
Wilmot (03287)
$117,759 median income
- 03260
North Sutton (03260)
$117,000 median income
- 03268
Salisbury (03268)
$111,818 median income
- 03216
Andover (03216)
$88,311 median income
- 03243
Hill (03243)
$83,333 median income
- 03303
Concord (03303)
$80,456 median income
- 03235 $71,775
Franklin (03235)
$71,775 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03216 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03216, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,159 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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