Thornton, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03285
Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,479
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,022
- Median income Above-median income area
- $351,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thornton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03285 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 03285 (Thornton, NH) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 03285 covers 129.8 square miles in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,479 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03285 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,022 (12% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,230. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $351,900 (13% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,270; 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03285 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 03285
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thornton, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03285.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 03285, Thornton, 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
2,479
Population
129.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03285?
51.1
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
6.0%
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?
$90,022
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$50,230
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03285 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Thornton, 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)
$90,022 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
2,127housing units
2,127
Total Housing Units
1,329
Occupied Units
798
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$351,900
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,270
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 03285, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,085,000.
24
Businesses
147
Employees
$7.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 20.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 16.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 12.5% |
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 03285 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03223
Campton (03223)
3,427 residents
- 03285
Thornton (03285)
2,479 residents
- 03262 1,231
North Woodstock (03262)
1,231 residents
- 03293 143
Woodstock (03293)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03285 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03285 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03223
Campton (03223)
$118,534 median income
- 03285
Thornton (03285)
$90,022 median income
- 03293
Woodstock (03293)
$86,250 median income
- 03262
North Woodstock (03262)
$85,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03285 ranks #2 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 03285, 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 (2,479 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 03285 in?
ZIP code 03285 (Thornton) 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 03285?
ZIP code 03285 in Thornton, NH has a population of 2,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03285?
The median household income in ZIP 03285 is $90,022, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03285?
The median home value in ZIP 03285 is $351,900, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03285?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03285 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03285?
ZIP code 03285 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03285?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03285 are: Construction (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03285?
In ZIP code 03285, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% 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 03285?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03285 is 22.7 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 03285?
In ZIP code 03285, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03285?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03285 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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