City

Lyme, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Grafton County  ·  New Hampshire

👥1,672Population
💰$141,719Median HH Income▲ 86% above avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$651,400Median Home Value▲ 134% above avg
🎓72.2%College Grads▲ 86% above avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 4.1%Asian: 2.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian2.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads72.2% ▲ 86% above avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate200 (17.9%)
Some College47 (4.2%)
Associates58 (5.2%)
Bachelors75 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree733 (65.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 17.9%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 65.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad17.9%
Some College4.2%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate65.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$141,719 ▲ 86% above avg
Median Home Value$651,400 ▲ 134% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,310/mo
Total Housing Units793
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Lyme, NH

Lyme is a city in New Hampshire, located in Grafton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,672 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Lyme is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $141,719 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lyme is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $651,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,310 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyme is highly educated. 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lyme
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03768 1,672 $141,719 $651,400 $1,310 7.3% 72.2% 87.0%