Sanbornton, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03269
Belknap County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,966
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,083
- Median income Above-median income area
- $450,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sanbornton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03269 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 03269 (Sanbornton, NH) rose +19.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.5 in 2023 to 313.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03269 covers 123.1 square miles in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,966 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03269 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,083 (5% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,165. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $450,000 (11% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,289; 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Belknap County, so 03269 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 03269
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sanbornton, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03269.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 03269, Sanbornton, 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
2,966
Population
123.1
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03269?
42.1
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
2.8%
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?
$107,083
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$48,165
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03269 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Sanbornton, 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)
$107,083 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
1,567housing units
1,567
Total Housing Units
1,130
Occupied Units
437
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$450,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,289
Median Rent
1986
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
+19.6%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03269 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 194 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 226 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 259 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 262 |
| 2024 | +19.6% | 314 |
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 46 business establishments in ZIP 03269, employing approximately 285 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,964,000.
46
Businesses
285
Employees
$11.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 32.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 03269 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
- 03235
Franklin (03235)
8,562 residents
- 03276
Tilton (03276)
8,324 residents
- 03220
Belmont (03220)
7,430 residents
- 03253 6,219
Meredith (03253)
6,219 residents
- 03269 2,966
Sanbornton (03269)
2,966 residents
- 03256 2,169
New Hampton (03256)
2,169 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03269 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03269 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03269
Sanbornton (03269)
$107,083 median income
- 03256
New Hampton (03256)
$87,917 median income
- 03253
Meredith (03253)
$84,719 median income
- 03276
Tilton (03276)
$82,425 median income
- 03246
Laconia (03246)
$73,241 median income
- 03235
Franklin (03235)
$71,775 median income
- 03220
Belmont (03220)
$68,242 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03269 ranks the highest of 7 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 03269, 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 (2,966 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 03269 in?
ZIP code 03269 (Sanbornton) 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 03269?
ZIP code 03269 in Sanbornton, NH has a population of 2,966 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03269?
The median household income in ZIP 03269 is $107,083, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03269?
The median home value in ZIP 03269 is $450,000, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03269?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03269 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03269?
ZIP code 03269 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03269?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03269 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03269?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03269 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 03269?
In ZIP code 03269, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 03269?
In ZIP code 03269, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03269?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03269 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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