City

Gilford, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Belknap County  ·  New Hampshire

👥7,785Population
💰$115,423Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$388,700Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓54.4%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 3.2%Other: 2%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.5%
Asian3.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads54.4% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate1,112 (20.5%)
Some College531 (9.8%)
Associates830 (15.3%)
Bachelors571 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,374 (43.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 43.8%Edu
HS Grad20.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate43.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,423 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$388,700 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,308/mo
Total Housing Units5,012
Vacant Units2,055

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Gilford, NH

Gilford is a city in New Hampshire, located in Belknap County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,785 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Gilford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,423 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $388,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,308 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilford is well-educated. 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03249 7,785 $115,423 $388,700 $1,308 1.3% 54.4% 91.0%