PlainZIP

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
$137,386
Median income
$506,100
Median home value
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $77,310. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 03229?

45.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

How ZIP 03229 ranks nationally

Contoocook, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,386 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.1%

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

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03229 ranks #3 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 03229 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 03229 ranks the highest 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
03303 Concord, NH 15,524 7.0 mi
03281 Weare, NH 8,785 8.2 mi
03242 Henniker, NH 4,836 6.5 mi
03046 Dunbarton, NH 2,758 8.1 mi
03278 Warner, NH 2,952 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Merrimack County

03301 standard
Concord, NH
Pop: 33,008
03303 standard
Concord, NH
Pop: 15,524
03106 standard
Hooksett, NH
Pop: 13,374
03275 standard
Suncook, NH
Pop: 11,437
03235 standard
Franklin, NH
Pop: 8,562
03276 standard
Tilton, NH
Pop: 8,324

Related Areas

Merrimack County Contoocook, NH New Hampshire

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.