Wilmot, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03287
Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,295
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $117,759
- Median income Above-median income area
- $399,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wilmot pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03287 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 03287 (Wilmot, NH) fell -4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 03287 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmot, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, home to just 1,295 residents across 67.8 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03287 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,759 (15% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,393. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.3% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $399,600 (1% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,125; 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merrimack County, so 03287 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 03287
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmot, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03287.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
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 03287, Wilmot, 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
1,295
Population
67.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03287?
53.0
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
3.4%
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?
$117,759
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$61,393
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03287 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Wilmot, 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)
$117,759 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
714housing units
714
Total Housing Units
658
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$399,600
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 03287, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,524,000.
32
Businesses
96
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 28.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 03287 vs 03233 →
ZIP 03287 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03257
New London (03257)
4,455 residents
- 03216
Andover (03216)
2,159 residents
- 03255
Newbury (03255)
2,090 residents
- 03240 1,340
Grafton (03240)
1,340 residents
- 03287 1,295
Wilmot (03287)
1,295 residents
- 03230 1,231
Danbury (03230)
1,231 residents
- 03284 999
Springfield (03284)
999 residents
- 03260 809
North Sutton (03260)
809 residents
- 03273 312
South Sutton (03273)
312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03287 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03287 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03273
South Sutton (03273)
$187,979 median income
- 03233
Elkins (03233)
$120,156 median income
- 03287
Wilmot (03287)
$117,759 median income
- 03255
Newbury (03255)
$117,045 median income
- 03260
North Sutton (03260)
$117,000 median income
- 03284
Springfield (03284)
$113,158 median income
- 03257
New London (03257)
$107,000 median income
- 03216
Andover (03216)
$88,311 median income
- 03240
Grafton (03240)
$81,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03287 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03233 | Elkins, NH | 115 | 1.6 mi |
| 03260 | North Sutton, NH | 809 | 6.3 mi |
| 03257 | New London, NH | 4,455 | 4.2 mi |
| 03216 | Andover, NH | 2,159 | 6.1 mi |
| 03230 | Danbury, NH | 1,231 | 6.0 mi |
| 03273 | South Sutton, NH | 312 | 10.1 mi |
| 03284 | Springfield, NH | 999 | 6.6 mi |
| 03240 | Grafton, NH | 1,340 | 9.5 mi |
| 03255 | Newbury, NH | 2,090 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03287, 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 (1,295 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 03287 in?
ZIP code 03287 (Wilmot) 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 03287?
ZIP code 03287 in Wilmot, NH has a population of 1,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03287?
The median household income in ZIP 03287 is $117,759, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03287?
The median home value in ZIP 03287 is $399,600, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03287?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03287 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03287?
ZIP code 03287 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03287?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03287 are: Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03287?
In ZIP code 03287, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.7% 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 03287?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03287 is 32.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03287?
In ZIP code 03287, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03287?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03287 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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