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Bristol, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03222

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

5,353
28/sq mi
$81,587
Median income
$313,000
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bristol pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03222 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire, home to 5,353 residents across 188.5 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,587 (20% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $44,054. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $313,000 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,275 monthly, and 78.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03222, plus 6 more within Grafton County, give a clearer read than the 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 03222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03222.

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 03222, Bristol, 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

5,353

Population

188.5

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03222?

49.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$81,587

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$44,054

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03222 ranks nationally

Bristol, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,587 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,015

Total Housing Units

2,444

Occupied Units

1,571

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$313,000

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,275

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+17.9%

YoY Change (2024)

328

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+228%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03222 have increased 17.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 192
2021 +14.2% 219
2022 +22.3% 268
2023 +4.0% 278
2024 +17.9% 328

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 144 business establishments in ZIP 03222, employing approximately 1,398 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,094,000.

144

Businesses

1,398

Employees

$66.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 18.8%
Retail trade 25 17.4%
Accommodation and food services 25 17.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 11 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.5%
Finance and insurance 4 2.8%
Utilities 3 2.1%
Manufacturing 3 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

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 03222 vs 03243 →

ZIP 03222 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 03222 ranks #2 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 03222 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 03222 ranks #4 of 6 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
03243 Hill, NH 1,085 7.1 mi
03241 Hebron, NH 876 6.8 mi
03256 New Hampton, NH 2,169 7.5 mi
03264 Plymouth, NH 7,468 7.9 mi
03230 Danbury, NH 1,231 8.3 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
03748 standard
Enfield, NH
Pop: 4,762
03741 standard
Canaan, NH
Pop: 4,208

Related Areas

Grafton County Bristol, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03222 in? ▼
ZIP code 03222 (Bristol) 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 03222? ▼
ZIP code 03222 in Bristol, NH has a population of 5,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03222? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03222 is $81,587, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03222? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03222 is $313,000, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03222? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03222 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03222? ▼
ZIP code 03222 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03222? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03222 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (25), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03222? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03222 increased by 17.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 03222? ▼
In ZIP code 03222, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 03222? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03222 is 30.5 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 03222? ▼
In ZIP code 03222, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03222? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03222 is 10.2% 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.