Zip code 03218: Barnstead, New Hampshire

Q: What city is zip code 03218?

03218 is assigned to Barnstead, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 03218 in?

03218 is in Belknap County, New Hampshire.

Q: What is the population of 03218?

About 1,160 people live in 03218, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 03218?

The median household income in 03218 is $112,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 03218?

The closest zip codes to 03218 are 03225, 03263, 03837, 03884, 03258.

Residential delivery areaBelknap CountyEastern Time

Population

1,160

Median household income

$113K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$347K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,469/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

76 people/sq mi

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

About 03218

03218 is a small-town zip code in Barnstead, New Hampshire (Belknap County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 1,160 people live here, or 76 per square mile. The median resident is 42.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $112,500 a year, 39% above the national median of $80,734. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $346,900, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,469 a month.

33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.4 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; business and finance; and construction and repair.

How 03218 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access98.6%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NH 92.9%22nd of 239 in NH
Homeownership rate90.3%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%86th of 239 in NH
Median household income$112,500
81st
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NH $99,03168th of 234 in NH
Average commute31.4 min
80th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min72nd of 234 in NH
Median age42.7
75th
U.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3172nd of 239 in NH
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%148th of 239 in NH
Residents 65 and older18.8%
66th
U.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%171st of 239 in NH
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%94th of 239 in NH
Unemployment rate5.5%
61st
U.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%33rd of 239 in NH
Per capita income$43,637
59th
U.S. $44,673 · NH $52,798164th of 239 in NH
Median gross rent$1,469
55th
U.S. $1,413 · NH $1,49180th of 197 in NH
Median home value$346,900
53rd
U.S. $332,700 · NH $402,500146th of 235 in NH
Median earnings per worker$48,819
52nd
U.S. $49,666 · NH $56,079163rd of 239 in NH
Bachelor's degree or higher32.5%
51st
U.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%157th of 239 in NH
Poverty rate8%
32nd
U.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%93rd of 239 in NH
Government workers10.4%
22nd
U.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%177th of 239 in NH
Work from home7%
16th
U.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%213th of 239 in NH
Residents under 1817.3%
15th
U.S. 22% · NH 18.2%132nd of 239 in NH
Population density76/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi141st of 239 in NH
Diversity index5.9
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · NH 24214th of 239 in NH
Population1,160
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,868186th of 239 in NH
Uninsured rate0.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%229th of 239 in NH
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%229th of 239 in NH
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%231st of 239 in NH
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%212th of 230 in NH
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%214th of 239 in NH
Self-employed workers2.3%
1st
U.S. 10% · NH 9.3%230th of 239 in NH
Income inequality (Gini)0.315
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NH 0.444228th of 239 in NH

Measure	03218	Belknap	NH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NH
Broadband accessStrength	98.6%	91.9%	92.9%	91%	99th	22nd of 239
Homeownership rateStrength	90.3%	80.1%	72.8%	65.2%	96th	86th of 239
Median household incomeStrength	$112,500	$92,783	$99,031	$80,734	81st	68th of 234
Average commuteWeakness	31.4 min	25 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	80th	72nd of 234
Median age	42.7	48.4	43.3	38.9	75th	172nd of 239
Veterans	7%	9.7%	7.6%	6.2%	66th	148th of 239
Residents 65 and older	18.8%	24%	20.1%	17.2%	66th	171st of 239
Healthcare workers	10.4%	8.1%	9.6%	9.7%	64th	94th of 239
Unemployment rate	5.5%	3.1%	3.3%	5.2%	61st	33rd of 239
Per capita income	$43,637	$49,037	$52,798	$44,673	59th	164th of 239
Median gross rent	$1,469	$1,167	$1,491	$1,413	55th	80th of 197
Median home value	$346,900	$374,900	$402,500	$332,700	53rd	146th of 235
Median earnings per worker	$48,819	$52,380	$56,079	$49,666	52nd	163rd of 239
Bachelor's degree or higher	32.5%	33.6%	40.6%	35.7%	51st	157th of 239
Poverty rate	8%	8.5%	7.2%	12.5%	32nd	93rd of 239
Government workers	10.4%	15.8%	13.1%	14.5%	22nd	177th of 239
Work from home	7%	13.5%	16.8%	15.1%	16th	213th of 239
Residents under 18	17.3%	17.3%	18.2%	22%	15th	132nd of 239
Population density	76/sq mi	161/sq mi	156/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	141st of 239
Diversity index	5.9	13.9	24	61.4	2nd	214th of 239
Population	1,160	64,659	1,394,868	334,922,499	1st	186th of 239
Uninsured rateStrength	0.9%	5.9%	5.3%	8.4%	1st	229th of 239
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.8%	6.1%	14.1%	1st	229th of 239
Housing vacancy	0%	32.5%	14.3%	10.1%	1st	231st of 239
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	49.8%	48.2%	51.1%	1st	212th of 230
Tech workers	0%	3.2%	4.3%	3.8%	1st	214th of 239
Self-employed workers	2.3%	11.7%	9.3%	10%	1st	230th of 239
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.315	0.449	0.444	0.483	1st	228th 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

12%

5–17

11%

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

18%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

42.7

Under 18

17.3%

65 and over

18.8%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.8%

Diversity index

5.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 432
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 88.9%
Married couples: 58.6%
Living alone: 11.1%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

40%

$150–200k

$200k+

18%

Median household income

03218

$112,500

Belknap Co.

$92,783

New Hampshire

$99,031

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$43,637

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.315

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

03218

$346,900

Belknap Co.

$374,900

New Hampshire

$402,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

03218

$1,469

Belknap Co.

$1,167

New Hampshire

$1,491

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 432
Owner-occupied: 90.3%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

15%

20–29

16%

30–44

46%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

31.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

76.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

17%

Business and finance

16%

Construction and repair

14%

Food service

12%

Education

11%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

Production

Transportation and moving

Management

Sales

0.9%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Other services

12%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Education

Construction

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$48,819

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	03218	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,288	$74,888
Service	$20,565	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,841	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$86,375	$49,199
Production and transportation	$83,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

43%

Some college

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 97%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
Households with broadband: 98.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 89.4%
No internet access: 1.4%
Without health insurance: 0.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Barnstead
State: New Hampshire
County: Belknap County
Center point: 43.3369° N, 71.2738° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 03218

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
03225	Center Barnstead, NH	2.5 mi	3,834	$111,660	$368,400
03263	Pittsfield, NH	3.8 mi	4,105	$74,318	$294,800
03837	Gilmanton Iron Works, NH	6.7 mi	1,451	$119,712	$409,600
03884	Strafford, NH	6.7 mi	4,306	$122,105	$427,900
03258	Chichester, NH	8.4 mi	2,721	$108,906	$410,100
03237	Gilmanton, NH	8.7 mi	2,575	$111,359	$345,400
03307	Loudon, NH	8.7 mi	5,724	$107,226	$365,400
03261	Northwood, NH	9 mi	4,688	$129,375	$363,000
03809	Alton, NH	9.6 mi	3,680	$106,397	$387,500
03815	Center Strafford, NH · PO box	9.8 mi	—	—	—
03234	Epsom, NH	9.9 mi	4,939	$97,941	$338,400
03855	New Durham, NH	11 mi	2,748	$100,194	$339,400

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Questions about 03218

What city is zip code 03218?

03218 is assigned to Barnstead, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 03218 in?

03218 is in Belknap County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of 03218?

About 1,160 people live in 03218, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 03218 in?

03218 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 03218?

The median household income in 03218 is $112,500.

What zip codes are near 03218?

The closest zip codes to 03218 are 03225, 03263, 03837, 03884, 03258.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03218, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.