City

Contoocook, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrimack County  ·  New Hampshire

👥5,976Population
💰$130,216Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$441,200Median Home Value▲ 58% above avg
🎓62.9%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 5.3%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads62.9% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
HS Graduate862 (21.5%)
Some College274 (6.8%)
Associates353 (8.8%)
Bachelors273 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree2,250 (56.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 56.1%Edu
HS Grad21.5%
Some College6.8%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate56.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,216 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$441,200 ▲ 58% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,166/mo
Total Housing Units2,389
Vacant Units277

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Contoocook, NH

Contoocook is a city in New Hampshire, located in Merrimack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,976 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Contoocook is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,216 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Contoocook is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $441,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,166 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Contoocook is highly educated. 62.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Contoocook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03229 5,976 $130,216 $441,200 $1,166 1.9% 62.9% 87.1%