| ZIP Code | 03229 |
|---|---|
| City | Contoocook |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Merrimack County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 579 ft |
| Latitude | 43.202191 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.696789 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.9% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 862 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 274 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 353 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 273 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,250 (56.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,216 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $441,200 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,166/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,389 |
| Vacant Units | 277 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,389 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 277 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 03229 is located in Contoocook, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. With a population of 5,976, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 03229 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,216 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03229 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $441,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,166 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 03229 is primarily White (93.61%). Residents are highly educated — 62.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03229 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 03229 in Contoocook, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,976 residents, a median household income of $130,216, and a median home value of $441,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.