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Tilton, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03276

Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,324
82/sq mi
$82,425
Median income
$272,700
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tilton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
82
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03276 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03276 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tilton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, home to 8,324 residents across 102.1 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03276 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,425 (19% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $39,296. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $272,700 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,019 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Merrimack County, letting you compare 03276 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 03276

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tilton, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03276.

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 03276, Tilton, 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

8,324

Population

102.1

Area (sq mi)

82

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03276?

45.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$82,425

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$39,296

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03276 ranks nationally

Tilton, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,425 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,030

Total Housing Units

3,573

Occupied Units

457

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$272,700

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,019

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

+15.4%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03276 have increased 15.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 203
2021 +13.2% 230
2022 +18.2% 271
2023 +6.5% 289
2024 +15.4% 333

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 304 business establishments in ZIP 03276, employing approximately 5,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $256,870,000.

304

Businesses

5,456

Employees

$256.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 27.3%
Accommodation and food services 53 17.4%
Construction 39 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 24 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 16 5.3%
Manufacturing 14 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 4.0%
Finance and insurance 11 3.6%
Wholesale trade 9 3.0%
Utilities 4 1.3%
Information 4 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.0%

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 03276 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 03276 ranks #4 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 03276 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 03276 ranks #4 of 8 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
03224 Canterbury, NH 2,318 5.5 mi
03235 Franklin, NH 8,562 5.1 mi
03269 Sanbornton, NH 2,966 7.0 mi
03220 Belmont, NH 7,430 5.7 mi
03303 Concord, NH 15,524 10.2 mi
03307 Loudon, NH 5,334 9.7 mi
03246 Laconia, NH 15,963 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Merrimack County

03301 standard
Concord, NH
Pop: 33,008
03303 standard
Concord, NH
Pop: 15,524
03106 standard
Hooksett, NH
Pop: 13,374
03275 standard
Suncook, NH
Pop: 11,437
03235 standard
Franklin, NH
Pop: 8,562
03304 standard
Bow, NH
Pop: 7,519

Related Areas

Merrimack County Tilton, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03276 in? ▼
ZIP code 03276 (Tilton) is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Merrimack County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/merrimack-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03276? ▼
ZIP code 03276 in Tilton, NH has a population of 8,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03276? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03276 is $82,425, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03276? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03276 is $272,700, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03276? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03276 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03276? ▼
ZIP code 03276 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 5,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03276? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03276 are: Retail trade (83), Accommodation and food services (53), Construction (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03276? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03276 increased by 15.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 03276? ▼
In ZIP code 03276, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03276? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03276 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03276? ▼
In ZIP code 03276, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03276? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03276 is 10.1% 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.