Gilmanton, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03237
Belknap County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,254
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $111,359
- Median income Above-median income area
- $345,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gilmanton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 99%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03237 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 03237 (Gilmanton, NH) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 03237 covers 95.9 square miles in Gilmanton, Belknap County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,254 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03237 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,359 (9% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,479. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $345,400 (15% below the average New Hampshire ZIP); 98.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Belknap County, so 03237 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 03237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilmanton, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03237.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 03237, Gilmanton, 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
2,254
Population
95.9
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03237?
43.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
2.9%
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?
$111,359
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$52,479
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03237 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Gilmanton, 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)
$111,359 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
1,390housing units
1,390
Total Housing Units
1,097
Occupied Units
293
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,400
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 03237, employing approximately 117 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,377,000.
40
Businesses
117
Employees
$7.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 42.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.5% |
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 03237 vs 03837 →
ZIP 03237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03246
Laconia (03246)
15,963 residents
- 03220
Belmont (03220)
7,430 residents
- 03249
Gilford (03249)
7,113 residents
- 03307 5,334
Loudon (03307)
5,334 residents
- 03263 4,114
Pittsfield (03263)
4,114 residents
- 03225 3,660
Center Barnstead (03225)
3,660 residents
- 03237 2,254
Gilmanton (03237)
2,254 residents
- 03810 1,538
Alton Bay (03810)
1,538 residents
- 03837 1,519
Gilmanton Iron Works (03837)
1,519 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03237 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03810
Alton Bay (03810)
$148,261 median income
- 03837
Gilmanton Iron Works (03837)
$119,712 median income
- 03249
Gilford (03249)
$116,635 median income
- 03218
Barnstead (03218)
$112,500 median income
- 03225
Center Barnstead (03225)
$111,660 median income
- 03237
Gilmanton (03237)
$111,359 median income
- 03307
Loudon (03307)
$107,226 median income
- 03263
Pittsfield (03263)
$74,318 median income
- 03246
Laconia (03246)
$73,241 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03237 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03837 | Gilmanton Iron Works, NH | 1,519 | 2.7 mi |
| 03220 | Belmont, NH | 7,430 | 5.4 mi |
| 03249 | Gilford, NH | 7,113 | 8.9 mi |
| 03307 | Loudon, NH | 5,334 | 7.8 mi |
| 03218 | Barnstead, NH | 960 | 8.1 mi |
| 03810 | Alton Bay, NH | 1,538 | 8.4 mi |
| 03263 | Pittsfield, NH | 4,114 | 10.0 mi |
| 03225 | Center Barnstead, NH | 3,660 | 8.7 mi |
| 03246 | Laconia, NH | 15,963 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03237, 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 (2,254 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 03237 in?
ZIP code 03237 (Gilmanton) is located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Belknap County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/belknap-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03237?
ZIP code 03237 in Gilmanton, NH has a population of 2,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03237?
The median household income in ZIP 03237 is $111,359, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03237?
The median home value in ZIP 03237 is $345,400, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03237 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03237?
ZIP code 03237 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03237 are: Construction (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03237?
In ZIP code 03237, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03237?
In ZIP code 03237, approximately 98.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03237 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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