ZIP Code 03221

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Bradford · Merrimack County · New Hampshire

Population
2,091

18/sq mi

Median income
$109,803

▲ 44% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$325,400

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.3%

Median age 47.9

Land area
119.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 03221 in Bradford, New Hampshire has a population of 2,091. The median household income is $109,803, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $325,400, 17% above the US average. 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03221 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.5 square miles in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 2,091 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 03221 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03221 sits at $109,803 (7% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $61,356. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $325,400 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,594 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03221 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Merrimack County, so you can benchmark 03221 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 03221

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03221.

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 03221, Bradford, 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

2,091

Population

119.5

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03221?

47.9

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
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?

$109,803

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$61,356

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,245

Total Housing Units

879

Occupied Units

366

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$325,400

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,594

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 03221, employing approximately 387 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,077,000.

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Businesses

387

Employees

$16.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 26.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.3%
Retail trade 6 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.3%

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
03273 South Sutton, NH 312 3.6 mi
03255 Newbury, NH 2,090 5.4 mi
03260 North Sutton, NH 809 7.3 mi
03244 Hillsborough, NH 8,092 9.5 mi
03278 Warner, NH 2,952 7.4 mi
03280 Washington, NH 1,123 8.0 mi
03242 Henniker, NH 4,836 8.8 mi
03782 Sunapee, NH 2,945 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03221 in?
ZIP code 03221 (Bradford) 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 03221?
ZIP code 03221 in Bradford, NH has a population of 2,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03221?
The median household income in ZIP 03221 is $109,803, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03221?
The median home value in ZIP 03221 is $325,400, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03221?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03221 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03221?
ZIP code 03221 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 387 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03221?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03221 are: Construction (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03221?
In ZIP code 03221, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 03221?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03221 is 33.3 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 03221?
In ZIP code 03221, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03221?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03221 is 11.0% 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 Bradford, 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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