ZIP Code 03229
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Contoocook · Merrimack County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 5,589
- Median income
- $137,386
- Median home value
- $506,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.1%
- Land area
- 112.2 sq mi
50/sq mi
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.1
New York
ZIP code 03229 in Contoocook, New Hampshire has a population of 5,589. The median household income is $137,386, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $506,100, 82% above the US average. 58.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03229 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.2 square miles in Contoocook, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 5,589 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 03229 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03229 sits at $137,386 (34% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $77,310. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $506,100 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,270 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03229 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Merrimack County, so you can benchmark 03229 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 03229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$77,310
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 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?
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
$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.
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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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