ZIP Code 03220

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Belmont · Belknap County · New Hampshire

Population
7,430

94/sq mi

Median income
$68,242

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$316,200

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.1%

Median age 47.2

Land area
79.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 03220 in Belmont, New Hampshire has a population of 7,430. The median household income is $68,242, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $316,200, 14% above the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.3 square miles in Belmont, Belknap County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 7,430 residents, producing a population density of 94 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 03220 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03220 sits at $68,242 (33% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $40,675. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $316,200 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Belknap County, so you can benchmark 03220 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 03220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03220.

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 03220, Belmont, 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

7,430

Population

79.3

Area (sq mi)

94

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03220?

47.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$68,242

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$40,675

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,677

Total Housing Units

3,111

Occupied Units

566

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$316,200

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$996

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03220 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 193
2021 +15.4% 223
2022 +12.1% 250
2023 +16.7% 292
2024 +8.3% 317

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 177 business establishments in ZIP 03220, employing approximately 1,703 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,936,000.

177

Businesses

1,703

Employees

$100.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 18.1%
Retail trade 32 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 23 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.3%
Wholesale trade 12 6.8%
Manufacturing 9 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.4%
Information 5 2.8%
Finance and insurance 4 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 03220 vs 03246 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03246 Laconia, NH 15,963 7.3 mi
03237 Gilmanton, NH 2,254 5.4 mi
03276 Tilton, NH 8,324 5.7 mi
03307 Loudon, NH 5,334 10.0 mi
03249 Gilford, NH 7,113 7.7 mi
03269 Sanbornton, NH 2,966 7.6 mi
03837 Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 1,519 8.0 mi
03224 Canterbury, NH 2,318 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03220 in?
ZIP code 03220 (Belmont) is located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Belknap County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/belknap-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03220?
ZIP code 03220 in Belmont, NH has a population of 7,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03220?
The median household income in ZIP 03220 is $68,242, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03220?
The median home value in ZIP 03220 is $316,200, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03220 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03220?
ZIP code 03220 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03220 are: Construction (32), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03220?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03220 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03220?
In ZIP code 03220, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 03220?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03220 is 24.9 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 03220?
In ZIP code 03220, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03220 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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