ZIP Code 03253
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Meredith · Belknap County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 6,219
- Median income
- $84,719
- Median home value
- $482,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.0%
- Land area
- 100.8 sq mi
62/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.7
New York
ZIP code 03253 in Meredith, New Hampshire has a population of 6,219. The median household income is $84,719, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $482,700, 74% above the US average. 46.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03253 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.8 square miles in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 6,219 residents, producing a population density of 62 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 03253 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03253 sits at $84,719 (17% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $57,980. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $482,700 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,149 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03253 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Belknap County, so you can benchmark 03253 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 03253
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03253.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 03253, Meredith, 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
6,219
Population
100.8
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03253?
55.7
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
5.4%
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?
$84,719
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$57,980
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 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?
5,005
Total Housing Units
3,009
Occupied Units
1,996
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$482,700
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$1,149
Median Rent
1975
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
364
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+264%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03253 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 214 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 238 |
| 2022 | +33.9% | 319 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 340 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 364 |
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 273 business establishments in ZIP 03253, employing approximately 2,737 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,333,000.
273
Businesses
2,737
Employees
$140.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 39 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.6% |
| Information | 6 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 03253 vs 03246 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03246 | Laconia, NH | 15,963 | 4.2 mi |
| 03226 | Center Harbor, NH | 1,117 | 5.1 mi |
| 03256 | New Hampton, NH | 2,169 | 6.7 mi |
| 03249 | Gilford, NH | 7,113 | 7.6 mi |
| 03269 | Sanbornton, NH | 2,966 | 8.7 mi |
| 03245 | Holderness, NH | 2,027 | 9.3 mi |
| 03217 | Ashland, NH | 2,076 | 8.8 mi |
| 03254 | Moultonborough, NH | 4,049 | 8.9 mi |
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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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