ZIP Code 03222
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Bristol · Grafton County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 5,353
- Median income
- $81,587
- Median home value
- $313,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.4%
- Land area
- 188.5 sq mi
28/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.6
New York
ZIP code 03222 in Bristol, New Hampshire has a population of 5,353. The median household income is $81,587, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $313,000, 13% above the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 188.5 square miles in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 5,353 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 03222 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03222 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $313,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,275 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grafton County, so you can benchmark 03222 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 03222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03222.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 03222?
49.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.5%
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?
$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
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?
4,015
Total Housing Units
2,444
Occupied Units
1,571
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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