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 Moderate-density area
- $81,587
- Median income Near-median income area
- $313,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03222 (Bristol, NH) rose +17.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.2 in 2023 to 327.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,054. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $313,000 (23% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,275; owner occupancy is 78.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03222 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 03222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, NH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$44,054
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03222 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Bristol, 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)
$81,587 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
4,015housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 03264
Plymouth (03264)
7,468 residents
- 03222
Bristol (03222)
5,353 residents
- 03256 2,169
New Hampton (03256)
2,169 residents
- 03230 1,231
Danbury (03230)
1,231 residents
- 03243 1,085
Hill (03243)
1,085 residents
- 03241 876
Hebron (03241)
876 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03222 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03241
Hebron (03241)
$91,375 median income
- 03256
New Hampton (03256)
$87,917 median income
- 03243
Hill (03243)
$83,333 median income
- 03222
Bristol (03222)
$81,587 median income
- 03264
Plymouth (03264)
$76,892 median income
- 03230
Danbury (03230)
$71,685 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03222, 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 (5,353 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 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.
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