City

Canterbury, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrimack County  ·  New Hampshire

👥2,458Population
💰$117,500Median HH Income▲ 54% above avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$409,600Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓64.6%College Grads▲ 67% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic10.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads64.6% ▲ 67% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate358 (21.6%)
Some College88 (5.3%)
Associates137 (8.3%)
Bachelors198 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree874 (52.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 52.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College5.3%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate52.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.5%Renter: 7.5%Tenure
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,500 ▲ 54% above avg
Median Home Value$409,600 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,967/mo
Total Housing Units995
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Canterbury, NH

Canterbury is a city in New Hampshire, located in Merrimack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,458 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Canterbury is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,500 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Canterbury is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $409,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,967 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canterbury is highly educated. 64.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Canterbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03224 2,458 $117,500 $409,600 $1,967 2.6% 64.6% 92.5%