City

Alton, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Belknap County  ·  New Hampshire

👥3,684Population
💰$92,278Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$331,900Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black2.3%
Asian0.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate834 (31%)
Some College298 (11.1%)
Associates343 (12.7%)
Bachelors331 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree879 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College11.1%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,278 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$331,900 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$616/mo
Total Housing Units2,001
Vacant Units484

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Alton, NH

Alton is a city in New Hampshire, located in Belknap County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,684 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Alton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,278 is above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $331,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $616 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alton is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03809 3,684 $92,278 $331,900 $616 2.9% 44.9% 89.0%