Zip code 03276: Tilton, New Hampshire

Q: What city is zip code 03276?

03276 is assigned to Tilton, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 03276 in?

03276 is mostly in Merrimack County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 03276?

About 9,015 people live in 03276, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 03276?

The median household income in 03276 is $82,425.

Q: What zip codes are near 03276?

The closest zip codes to 03276 are 03252, 03235, 03289, 03220, 03224.

Residential delivery areaMerrimack CountyEastern Time

Population

9,015

Median household income

$82K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$273K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,019/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

39 sq mi

229 people/sq mi

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

About 03276

03276 is a small-town zip code in Tilton, New Hampshire (Merrimack County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 9,015 people live here, or 229 per square mile. The median resident is 45.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $82,425 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $272,700, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,019 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.2 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.

How 03276 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans10.3%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%56th of 239 in NH
Median age45.8
88th
U.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3131st of 239 in NH
Healthcare workers12.1%
82nd
U.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%54th of 239 in NH
Residents 65 and older21.1%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%135th of 239 in NH
Housing vacancy11.3%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%131st of 239 in NH
Broadband access94%
66th
U.S. 91% · NH 92.9%102nd of 239 in NH
Self-employed workers10%
59th
U.S. 10% · NH 9.3%134th of 239 in NH
Government workers14.2%
54th
U.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%103rd of 239 in NH
Median household income$82,425
53rd
U.S. $80,734 · NH $99,031168th of 234 in NH
Homeownership rate69.1%
51st
U.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%198th of 239 in NH
Median earnings per worker$47,860
49th
U.S. $49,666 · NH $56,079175th of 239 in NH
Per capita income$39,296
47th
U.S. $44,673 · NH $52,798201st of 239 in NH
Poverty rate10.1%
45th
U.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%67th of 239 in NH
Average commute25.2 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min154th of 234 in NH
Bachelor's degree or higher27.2%
39th
U.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%189th of 239 in NH
Median home value$272,700
38th
U.S. $332,700 · NH $402,500193rd of 235 in NH
Uninsured rate4.3%
25th
U.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%134th of 239 in NH
Tech workers1.6%
25th
U.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%162nd of 239 in NH
Median gross rent$1,019
23rd
U.S. $1,413 · NH $1,491181st of 197 in NH
Unemployment rate3.4%
23rd
U.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%89th of 239 in NH
Population density229/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi71st of 239 in NH
Income inequality (Gini)0.400
21st
U.S. 0.483 · NH 0.444146th of 239 in NH
Foreign-born residents3.3%
20th
U.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%109th of 239 in NH
Residents under 1818.3%
20th
U.S. 22% · NH 18.2%108th of 239 in NH
Work from home7.3%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%211th of 239 in NH
Population9,015
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,86841st of 239 in NH
Diversity index14
7th
U.S. 61.4 · NH 24128th of 239 in NH
Rent-burdened renters33.4%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%164th of 230 in NH

Measure	03276	Merrimack	NH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NH
Veterans	10.3%	8.1%	7.6%	6.2%	91st	56th of 239
Median age	45.8	42.9	43.3	38.9	88th	131st of 239
Healthcare workers	12.1%	10.7%	9.6%	9.7%	82nd	54th of 239
Residents 65 and older	21.1%	19.9%	20.1%	17.2%	79th	135th of 239
Housing vacancy	11.3%	8.4%	14.3%	10.1%	76th	131st of 239
Broadband access	94%	92.8%	92.9%	91%	66th	102nd of 239
Self-employed workers	10%	9%	9.3%	10%	59th	134th of 239
Government workers	14.2%	15.5%	13.1%	14.5%	54th	103rd of 239
Median household income	$82,425	$97,004	$99,031	$80,734	53rd	168th of 234
Homeownership rate	69.1%	73.5%	72.8%	65.2%	51st	198th of 239
Median earnings per worker	$47,860	$54,178	$56,079	$49,666	49th	175th of 239
Per capita income	$39,296	$49,044	$52,798	$44,673	47th	201st of 239
Poverty rate	10.1%	7.6%	7.2%	12.5%	45th	67th of 239
Average commute	25.2 min	26.6 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	44th	154th of 234
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.2%	38.9%	40.6%	35.7%	39th	189th of 239
Median home value	$272,700	$367,600	$402,500	$332,700	38th	193rd of 235
Uninsured rate	4.3%	5.1%	5.3%	8.4%	25th	134th of 239
Tech workers	1.6%	3.2%	4.3%	3.8%	25th	162nd of 239
Median gross rent	$1,019	$1,360	$1,491	$1,413	23rd	181st of 197
Unemployment rate	3.4%	3.1%	3.3%	5.2%	23rd	89th of 239
Population density	229/sq mi	167/sq mi	156/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	71st of 239
Income inequality (Gini)	0.400	0.440	0.444	0.483	21st	146th of 239
Foreign-born residents	3.3%	4.4%	6.1%	14.1%	20th	109th of 239
Residents under 18	18.3%	18.4%	18.2%	22%	20th	108th of 239
Work from home	7.3%	14.4%	16.8%	15.1%	18th	211th of 239
Population	9,015	155,967	1,394,868	334,922,499	14th	41st of 239
Diversity index	14	18.5	24	61.4	7th	128th of 239
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33.4%	44.8%	48.2%	51.1%	7th	164th of 230

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

15%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

17%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.8

Under 18

18.3%

65 and over

21.1%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0.8%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.8%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 3,573
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 68.9%
Married couples: 48.1%
Living alone: 25.6%
Veterans (of adults): 10.3%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

29%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

03276

$82,425

Merrimack Co.

$97,004

New Hampshire

$99,031

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,296

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.400

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

03276

$272,700

Merrimack Co.

$367,600

New Hampshire

$402,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

03276

$1,019

Merrimack Co.

$1,360

New Hampshire

$1,491

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,030
Owner-occupied: 69.1%
Vacant: 11.3%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.3%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.4%

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

27%

20–29

26%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

12%

Office and admin

11%

Production

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Sales

Transportation and moving

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

13%

Education

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$47,860

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	03276	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$69,722	$74,888
Service	$25,659	$26,804
Sales and office	$45,639	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,377	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,323	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

37%

Some college

15%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 91.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.2%
Households with broadband: 94%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 84.5%
No internet access: 4.8%
Without health insurance: 4.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Tilton
State: New Hampshire
County: Merrimack County
Center point: 43.4310° N, 71.5760° W
Land area: 39 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

03276 spans 2 counties

Merrimack County72% of land
Belknap County28% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Tilton Northfield (unincorporated)8% of zip

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

Zip codes near 03276

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
03252	Lochmere, NH · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
03235	Franklin, NH	5.1 mi	8,903	$71,775	$263,600
03289	Winnisquam, NH · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
03220	Belmont, NH	5.6 mi	7,393	$68,242	$316,200
03224	Canterbury, NH	5.7 mi	2,392	$138,125	$438,500
03269	Sanbornton, NH	6.9 mi	3,066	$107,083	$450,000
03231	East Andover, NH	9 mi	89	—	$604,800
03298	Tilton, NH · PO box	9.2 mi	—	—	—
03299	Tilton, NH · PO box	9.2 mi	—	—	—
03307	Loudon, NH	9.3 mi	5,724	$107,226	$365,400
03302	Concord, NH · PO box	9.4 mi	—	—	—
03303	Concord, NH	9.4 mi	16,571	$80,456	$296,200

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Questions about 03276

What city is zip code 03276?

03276 is assigned to Tilton, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 03276 in?

03276 is mostly in Merrimack County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 03276?

About 9,015 people live in 03276, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 03276 in?

03276 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 03276?

The median household income in 03276 is $82,425.

What zip codes are near 03276?

The closest zip codes to 03276 are 03252, 03235, 03289, 03220, 03224.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03276, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.