ZIP Code 03768
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Lyme · Grafton County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 1,716
- Median income
- $133,906
- Median home value
- $645,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.1%
- Land area
- 139.5 sq mi
12/sq mi
▲ 76% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 132% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.6
New York
ZIP code 03768 in Lyme, New Hampshire has a population of 1,716. The median household income is $133,906, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $645,000, 132% above the US average. 70.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03768 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.5 square miles in Lyme, Grafton County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 1,716 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03768 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03768 sits at $133,906 (31% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $88,322. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $645,000 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,418 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03768 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grafton County, so you can benchmark 03768 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 03768
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$88,322
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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