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 Moderate-density area
- $54,607
- Median income Below-median income area
- $227,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ashland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03217 (Ashland, NH) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,495. The poverty rate is 21.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $227,000 (44% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,096; owner occupancy is 64.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03217 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 03217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashland, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03217.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03217?
42.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
3.3%
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?
$54,607
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$35,495
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03217 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Ashland, 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)
$54,607 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Hampshire 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,343housing units
1,343
Total Housing Units
998
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,000
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 03217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03264
Plymouth (03264)
7,468 residents
- 03253
Meredith (03253)
6,219 residents
- 03223
Campton (03223)
3,427 residents
- 03256 2,169
New Hampton (03256)
2,169 residents
- 03217 2,076
Ashland (03217)
2,076 residents
- 03245 2,027
Holderness (03245)
2,027 residents
- 03226 1,117
Center Harbor (03226)
1,117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03217 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03217 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03223
Campton (03223)
$118,534 median income
- 03245
Holderness (03245)
$107,863 median income
- 03226
Center Harbor (03226)
$107,500 median income
- 03256
New Hampton (03256)
$87,917 median income
- 03253
Meredith (03253)
$84,719 median income
- 03264
Plymouth (03264)
$76,892 median income
- 03217
Ashland (03217)
$54,607 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03217, 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 (2,076 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 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.
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