Lincoln, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03251
Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,662
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $342,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03251 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03251 covers 386.5 square miles in Lincoln, Grafton County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,662 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03251 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,625 (31% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,951. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 2.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $342,000 (16% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,143; owner occupancy is 72.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03251 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 03251
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03251.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction 10
Construction
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 03251, Lincoln, 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
1,662
Population
386.5
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03251?
46.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
9.9%
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?
$70,625
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$49,951
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03251 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Lincoln, 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)
$70,625 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
2,765housing units
2,765
Total Housing Units
632
Occupied Units
2,133
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,000
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,143
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 163 business establishments in ZIP 03251, employing approximately 2,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,487,000.
163
Businesses
2,101
Employees
$68.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 28.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 10 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.8% |
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 03251 vs 03580 →
ZIP 03251 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03251
Lincoln (03251)
1,662 residents
- 03580
Franconia (03580)
1,369 residents
- 03215 247
Waterville Valley (03215)
247 residents
- 03293 143
Woodstock (03293)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03251 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03251 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03215
Waterville Valley (03215)
$105,625 median income
- 03580
Franconia (03580)
$91,250 median income
- 03293
Woodstock (03293)
$86,250 median income
- 03251
Lincoln (03251)
$70,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03251 ranks #4 of 4 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 03251, 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 (1,662 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 03251 in?
ZIP code 03251 (Lincoln) 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 03251?
ZIP code 03251 in Lincoln, NH has a population of 1,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03251?
The median household income in ZIP 03251 is $70,625, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03251?
The median home value in ZIP 03251 is $342,000, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03251?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03251 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03251?
ZIP code 03251 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 2,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03251?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03251 are: Accommodation and food services (46), Real estate and rental and leasing (20), Retail trade (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03251?
In ZIP code 03251, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% 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 03251?
In ZIP code 03251, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03251?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03251 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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