PlainZIP

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
$107,083
Median income
$450,000
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $48,165. Local economic indicators show a 4.8% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $450,000 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,289 monthly, and 86.0% of units 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03269, plus 6 more within Belknap County, give a clearer read than the 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 03269

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sanbornton, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03269.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 03269?

42.1

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$48,165

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 03269 ranks nationally

Sanbornton, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,083 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,567

Total Housing Units

1,130

Occupied Units

437

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$450,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 03269 vs 03276 →

ZIP 03269 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 03269 ranks #6 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 03269 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 03269 ranks the highest of 7 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
03276 Tilton, NH 8,324 7.0 mi
03256 New Hampton, NH 2,169 6.9 mi
03235 Franklin, NH 8,562 6.5 mi
03246 Laconia, NH 15,963 6.9 mi
03220 Belmont, NH 7,430 7.6 mi
03253 Meredith, NH 6,219 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Belknap County

03246 standard
Laconia, NH
Pop: 15,963
03220 standard
Belmont, NH
Pop: 7,430
03249 standard
Gilford, NH
Pop: 7,113
03253 standard
Meredith, NH
Pop: 6,219
03809 standard
Alton, NH
Pop: 3,716
03225 standard
Center Barnstead, NH
Pop: 3,660

Related Areas

Belknap County Sanbornton, NH New Hampshire

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.

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