City

Laconia, NH

2 ZIP codes  ·  Belknap County  ·  New Hampshire

👥17,006Population
💰$68,407Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$307,800Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.1%
Asian1.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.1%)
HS Graduate3,726 (30.6%)
Some College1,333 (10.9%)
Associates1,932 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,951 (16%)
Graduate Degree3,230 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College10.9%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,407 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$307,800 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,180/mo
Total Housing Units10,426
Vacant Units3,314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Laconia, NH

Laconia is a city in New Hampshire, located in Belknap County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,006 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Laconia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,407 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Laconia is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,180 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laconia is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.44%).

Laconia, NH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Hampshire. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Laconia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03246 17,006 $68,407 $307,800 $1,180 3.8% 42.5% 62.9%

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