City

Thornton, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Grafton County  ·  New Hampshire

👥2,763Population
💰$81,094Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$289,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓51.8%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads51.8% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
HS Graduate544 (26.4%)
Some College172 (8.4%)
Associates276 (13.4%)
Bachelors221 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree846 (41.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 41.1%Edu
HS Grad26.4%
Some College8.4%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate41.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,094 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$289,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,269/mo
Total Housing Units1,982
Vacant Units776

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Thornton, NH

Thornton is a city in New Hampshire, located in Grafton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,763 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Thornton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,094 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Thornton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $289,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,269 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thornton is well-educated. 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thornton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03285 2,763 $81,094 $289,700 $1,269 1.5% 51.8% 83.3%