Contoocook, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03229
Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,589
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $137,386
- Median income Above-median income area
- $506,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Contoocook pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03229 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03229 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Contoocook, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, home to 5,589 residents across 112.2 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03229 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,386 (34% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,310. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $506,100 (25% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 87.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,270.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merrimack County, so 03229 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 03229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Contoocook, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03229.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 11
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 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 03229, Contoocook, 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
5,589
Population
112.2
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03229?
45.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.1%
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?
$137,386
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$77,310
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03229 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Contoocook, 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)
$137,386 Top 14% higher than 86% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,389housing units
2,389
Total Housing Units
2,127
Occupied Units
262
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$506,100
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,270
Median Rent
1968
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03229 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 173 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 196 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 222 |
| 2023 | +20.3% | 267 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 269 |
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 137 business establishments in ZIP 03229, employing approximately 1,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,253,000.
137
Businesses
1,728
Employees
$103.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 21.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 4 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.9% |
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 03229 vs 03303 →
ZIP 03229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03303
Concord (03303)
15,524 residents
- 03281
Weare (03281)
8,785 residents
- 03229 5,589
Contoocook (03229)
5,589 residents
- 03242 4,836
Henniker (03242)
4,836 residents
- 03278 2,952
Warner (03278)
2,952 residents
- 03046 2,758
Dunbarton (03046)
2,758 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03229 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03229
Contoocook (03229)
$137,386 median income
- 03046
Dunbarton (03046)
$124,348 median income
- 03281
Weare (03281)
$118,271 median income
- 03242
Henniker (03242)
$95,206 median income
- 03278
Warner (03278)
$94,783 median income
- 03303
Concord (03303)
$80,456 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03229 ranks the highest 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 03229, 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 (5,589 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 03229 in?
ZIP code 03229 (Contoocook) 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 03229?
ZIP code 03229 in Contoocook, NH has a population of 5,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03229?
The median household income in ZIP 03229 is $137,386, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03229?
The median home value in ZIP 03229 is $506,100, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03229 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03229?
ZIP code 03229 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03229?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03229 are: Construction (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Manufacturing (11). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03229?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03229 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 03229?
In ZIP code 03229, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.1% 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 03229?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03229 is 22.2 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 03229?
In ZIP code 03229, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03229?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03229 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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