| ZIP Code | 03235 |
|---|---|
| City | Franklin |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Merrimack County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 577 ft |
| Latitude | 43.448973 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.674166 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.8% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 32 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,988 (33%) |
| Some College | 1,176 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 910 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 657 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,259 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,921 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,800 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,088/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,021 |
| Vacant Units | 398 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,021 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 398 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 03235 is located in Franklin, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. With a population of 8,843, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 03235 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,921 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03235 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $244,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,088 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 03235 is primarily White (94.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03235 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 03235 in Franklin, NH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,843 residents, a median household income of $69,921, and a median home value of $244,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.