Lyme, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03768
Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,716
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $133,906
- Median income Above-median income area
- $645,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lyme pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03768 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03768 covers 139.5 square miles in Lyme, Grafton County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,716 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03768 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,906 (31% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,322. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $645,000 (59% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,418.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03768 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 03768
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyme, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03768.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 03768, Lyme, 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
1,716
Population
139.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03768?
48.6
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
5.4%
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?
$133,906
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$88,322
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03768 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Lyme, 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)
$133,906 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
832housing units
832
Total Housing Units
687
Occupied Units
145
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$645,000
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,418
Median Rent
1977
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03768 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | – | 179 |
| 2019 | -1.0% | 177 |
| 2020 | +12.3% | 199 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 213 |
| 2024 | – | 323 |
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 03768, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,960,000.
41
Businesses
248
Employees
$16.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.3% |
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 03768 vs 05043 →
ZIP 03768 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03755
Hanover (03755)
10,538 residents
- 03741 4,208
Canaan (03741)
4,208 residents
- 05045 1,758
Fairlee (05045)
1,758 residents
- 03768 1,716
Lyme (03768)
1,716 residents
- 03777 1,237
Orford (03777)
1,237 residents
- 05043 937
East Thetford (05043)
937 residents
- 03750 870
Etna (03750)
870 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03768 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03768 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03750
Etna (03750)
$250,000 median income
- 03755
Hanover (03755)
$165,884 median income
- 03768
Lyme (03768)
$133,906 median income
- 03777 $92,571
Orford (03777)
$92,571 median income
- 03741 $82,181
Canaan (03741)
$82,181 median income
- 05045 $79,203
Fairlee (05045)
$79,203 median income
- 05043 $72,434
East Thetford (05043)
$72,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03768 ranks #3 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 03768, 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 (1,716 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 03768 in?
ZIP code 03768 (Lyme) 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 03768?
ZIP code 03768 in Lyme, NH has a population of 1,716 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03768?
The median household income in ZIP 03768 is $133,906, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03768?
The median home value in ZIP 03768 is $645,000, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03768?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03768 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03768?
ZIP code 03768 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03768?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03768 are: Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03768?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03768 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 03768?
In ZIP code 03768, 87.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.1% 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 03768?
In ZIP code 03768, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03768?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03768 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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