| ZIP Code | 03741 |
|---|---|
| City | Canaan |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Grafton County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft |
| Latitude | 43.676857 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.007091 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,188 (40.1%) |
| Some College | 306 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 393 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 241 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 834 (28.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,523 ≈ Avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,000 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,108/mo |
| Total Units | 2,171 |
| Vacant Units | 523 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,171 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 523 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 03741 is located in Canaan, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. With a population of 4,102, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.5 years. Economically, 03741 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,523 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03741 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,108 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 03741 is primarily White (87.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03741 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 03741 in Canaan, NH is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,102 residents, a median household income of $78,523, and a median home value of $241,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.