City

Alton Bay, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Belknap County  ·  New Hampshire

👥2,269Population
💰$143,102Median HH Income▲ 88% above avg
🎂56.5Median Age
🏠$572,900Median Home Value▲ 105% above avg
🎓60.5%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
8%
45–64
43%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads60.5% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate456 (25.9%)
Some College152 (8.6%)
Associates88 (5%)
Bachelors333 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree733 (41.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College8.6%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.5%Renter: 2.6%Tenure
Owner97.5%
Renter2.6%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$143,102 ▲ 88% above avg
Median Home Value$572,900 ▲ 105% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units2,494
Vacant Units1,592

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Alton Bay, NH

Alton Bay is a city in New Hampshire, located in Belknap County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,269 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.5 years.

Economically, Alton Bay is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $143,102 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alton Bay is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $572,900, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alton Bay is highly educated. 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.28%).

Alton Bay, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Alton Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03810 2,269 $143,102 $572,900 1.3% 60.5% 97.5%