City

Meredith, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Belknap County  ·  New Hampshire

👥6,677Population
💰$69,808Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$444,500Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓50.7%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.6%
Asian1.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads50.7% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,202 (24.4%)
Some College458 (9.3%)
Associates765 (15.5%)
Bachelors371 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree2,131 (43.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 43.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College9.3%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate43.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,808 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$444,500 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,230/mo
Total Housing Units5,111
Vacant Units1,989

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Meredith, NH

Meredith is a city in New Hampshire, located in Belknap County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,677 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Meredith is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,808 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Meredith is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $444,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,230 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meredith is well-educated. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.28%).

Meredith, NH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Meredith
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03253 6,677 $69,808 $444,500 $1,230 3.7% 50.7% 77.3%