Zip code 03217: Ashland, New Hampshire

Q: What city is zip code 03217?

03217 is assigned to Ashland, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 03217 in?

03217 is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Q: What is the population of 03217?

About 2,183 people live in 03217, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 03217?

The median household income in 03217 is $54,607.

Q: What zip codes are near 03217?

The closest zip codes to 03217 are 03264, 03245, 03226, 03256, 03241.

Residential delivery areaGrafton CountyEastern Time

Population

2,183

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$227K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,096/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

194 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 03217

03217 is a small-town zip code in Ashland, New Hampshire (Grafton County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 2,183 people live here, or 194 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,607 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $227,000, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,096 a month.

36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.7 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and production and manufacturing.

How 03217 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy25.7%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%78th of 239 in NH
Residents 65 and older25.8%
93rd
U.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%72nd of 239 in NH
Poverty rate21.1%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%6th of 239 in NH
Median age42.3
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3179th of 239 in NH
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%87th of 239 in NH
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · NH 0.44450th of 239 in NH
Broadband access93.4%
61st
U.S. 91% · NH 92.9%114th of 239 in NH
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%165th of 239 in NH
Bachelor's degree or higher35.9%
58th
U.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%139th of 239 in NH
Government workers14.2%
54th
U.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%104th of 239 in NH
Self-employed workers9.5%
53rd
U.S. 10% · NH 9.3%145th of 239 in NH
Average commute25.7 min
48th
U.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min145th of 234 in NH
Median earnings per worker$46,135
44th
U.S. $49,666 · NH $56,079188th of 239 in NH
Residents under 1821.4%
43rd
U.S. 22% · NH 18.2%48th of 239 in NH
Homeownership rate64.1%
40th
U.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%213th of 239 in NH
Per capita income$35,495
36th
U.S. $44,673 · NH $52,798225th of 239 in NH
Work from home9.9%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%186th of 239 in NH
Uninsured rate5%
33rd
U.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%116th of 239 in NH
Median gross rent$1,096
28th
U.S. $1,413 · NH $1,491166th of 197 in NH
Median home value$227,000
27th
U.S. $332,700 · NH $402,500226th of 235 in NH
Population density194/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi77th of 239 in NH
Diversity index27
20th
U.S. 61.4 · NH 2431st of 239 in NH
Foreign-born residents3.3%
20th
U.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%111th of 239 in NH
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%174th of 239 in NH
Unemployment rate3%
16th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%106th of 239 in NH
Median household income$54,607
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NH $99,031229th of 234 in NH
Rent-burdened renters39.1%
14th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%147th of 230 in NH
Population2,183
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,868143rd of 239 in NH

Measure	03217	Grafton	NH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NH
Housing vacancy	25.7%	28.5%	14.3%	10.1%	96th	78th of 239
Residents 65 and older	25.8%	23%	20.1%	17.2%	93rd	72nd of 239
Poverty rateWeakness	21.1%	10.4%	7.2%	12.5%	86th	6th of 239
Median age	42.3	44.1	43.3	38.9	73rd	179th of 239
Healthcare workers	10.7%	13.4%	9.6%	9.7%	67th	87th of 239
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.495	0.444	0.483	64th	50th of 239
Broadband access	93.4%	90.3%	92.9%	91%	61st	114th of 239
Veterans	6.6%	7.2%	7.6%	6.2%	61st	165th of 239
Bachelor's degree or higher	35.9%	46.7%	40.6%	35.7%	58th	139th of 239
Government workers	14.2%	13.9%	13.1%	14.5%	54th	104th of 239
Self-employed workers	9.5%	10.9%	9.3%	10%	53rd	145th of 239
Average commute	25.7 min	22.2 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	48th	145th of 234
Median earnings per worker	$46,135	$50,947	$56,079	$49,666	44th	188th of 239
Residents under 18	21.4%	15.6%	18.2%	22%	43rd	48th of 239
Homeownership rate	64.1%	71.3%	72.8%	65.2%	40th	213th of 239
Per capita income	$35,495	$52,790	$52,798	$44,673	36th	225th of 239
Work from home	9.9%	17.2%	16.8%	15.1%	34th	186th of 239
Uninsured rate	5%	5.4%	5.3%	8.4%	33rd	116th of 239
Median gross rent	$1,096	$1,301	$1,491	$1,413	28th	166th of 197
Median home value	$227,000	$344,500	$402,500	$332,700	27th	226th of 235
Population density	194/sq mi	54/sq mi	156/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	77th of 239
Diversity index	27	23	24	61.4	20th	31st of 239
Foreign-born residents	3.3%	5.6%	6.1%	14.1%	20th	111th of 239
Tech workers	1.4%	3.8%	4.3%	3.8%	20th	174th of 239
Unemployment rateStrength	3%	3.2%	3.3%	5.2%	16th	106th of 239
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,607	$88,261	$99,031	$80,734	14th	229th of 234
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39.1%	44.9%	48.2%	51.1%	14th	147th of 230
Population	2,183	92,120	1,394,868	334,922,499	3rd	143rd of 239

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

11%

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.3

Under 18

21.4%

65 and over

25.8%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black0.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian1.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 998
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.7%
Married couples: 47.2%
Living alone: 27.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

03217

$54,607

Grafton Co.

$88,261

New Hampshire

$99,031

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,495

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

03217

$227,000

Grafton Co.

$344,500

New Hampshire

$402,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

03217

$1,096

Grafton Co.

$1,301

New Hampshire

$1,491

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

15%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,343
Owner-occupied: 64.1%
Vacant: 25.7%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

21%

20–29

21%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Education

13%

Production

11%

Healthcare

11%

Food service

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Legal and social services

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Education

16%

Manufacturing

11%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Retail

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$46,135

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

21.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	03217	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,297	$74,888
Service	$45,115	$26,804
Sales and office	$50,278	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$29,181	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,980	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

23%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.1%
Households with broadband: 93.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.9%
No internet access: 5.3%
Without health insurance: 5%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Ashland
State: New Hampshire
County: Grafton County
Center point: 43.7260° N, 71.6426° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Ashland (unincorporated)12% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 03217

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
03264	Plymouth, NH	3.1 mi	6,885	$76,892	$288,800
03245	Holderness, NH	3.9 mi	1,917	$107,863	$363,100
03226	Center Harbor, NH	6.8 mi	1,005	$107,500	$462,800
03256	New Hampton, NH	7.1 mi	2,497	$87,917	$382,000
03241	Hebron, NH	8.7 mi	1,150	$91,375	$470,700
03223	Campton, NH	9.2 mi	3,441	$118,534	$356,400
03222	Bristol, NH	9.7 mi	6,097	$81,587	$313,000
03253	Meredith, NH	9.7 mi	6,707	$84,719	$482,700
03227	Center Sandwich, NH	11 mi	1,388	$146,917	$452,000
03266	Rumney, NH	13 mi	2,130	$76,071	$281,900
03259	North Sandwich, NH	13 mi	252	$84,872	$396,500
03246	Laconia, NH	13 mi	17,103	$73,241	$339,700

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Questions about 03217

What city is zip code 03217?

03217 is assigned to Ashland, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 03217 in?

03217 is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of 03217?

About 2,183 people live in 03217, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 03217 in?

03217 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 03217?

The median household income in 03217 is $54,607.

What zip codes are near 03217?

The closest zip codes to 03217 are 03264, 03245, 03226, 03256, 03241.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03217, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.