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Ashland, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03217

Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,076
73/sq mi
$54,607
Median income
$227,000
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03217 covers 28.4 square miles in Ashland, Grafton County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,076 residents on file, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03217 reports a modest median household income of $54,607 (47% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $35,495. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $227,000 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,096 per month, and 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grafton County, so you can benchmark 03217 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 03217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashland, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03217.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03217, Ashland, 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

2,076

Population

28.4

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03217?

42.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$54,607

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$35,495

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03217 ranks nationally

Ashland, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,607 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,343

Total Housing Units

998

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$227,000

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,096

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 03217, employing approximately 687 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,403,000.

73

Businesses

687

Employees

$34.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 16.4%
Retail trade 11 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 10 13.7%
Manufacturing 7 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 8.2%
Finance and insurance 4 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.1%

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 03217 vs 03245 →

ZIP 03217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03217 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03217 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 03217 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
03245 Holderness, NH 2,027 3.2 mi
03256 New Hampton, NH 2,169 6.3 mi
03264 Plymouth, NH 7,468 4.1 mi
03226 Center Harbor, NH 1,117 6.0 mi
03223 Campton, NH 3,427 9.6 mi
03253 Meredith, NH 6,219 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grafton County

03755 standard
Hanover, NH
Pop: 10,538
03766 standard
Lebanon, NH
Pop: 8,958
03264 standard
Plymouth, NH
Pop: 7,468
03561 standard
Littleton, NH
Pop: 5,939
03222 standard
Bristol, NH
Pop: 5,353
03748 standard
Enfield, NH
Pop: 4,762

Related Areas

Grafton County Ashland, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03217 in? ▼
ZIP code 03217 (Ashland) is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Grafton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grafton-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03217? ▼
ZIP code 03217 in Ashland, NH has a population of 2,076 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03217 is $54,607, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03217 is $227,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03217 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03217? ▼
ZIP code 03217 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03217? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03217 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03217? ▼
In ZIP code 03217, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 03217? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03217 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03217? ▼
In ZIP code 03217, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03217 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.