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03242

New Hampshire · 6,197 residents · 44.1 sq mi
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With 6,197 people, ZIP 03242 is a ZIP code in Merrimack County. The median age is 31.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. 2% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Getting to work takes 20 minutes on average. Renters pay $1,081 a month at the median. Among the 27 ZIP codes in Merrimack County, 03242 ranks 17th by median household income.

$95,206
US average: $82,259
$43,367
US average: $44,673
$356,700
US average: $376,019
41.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
44.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.3%
Age 65+
16.5%
53.3%
46.7%
2.57 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(5,671)
Black0.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino5%(311)
Asian0%(2)
Other2.7%(165)
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Merrimack County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST17TH OF 27HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
03046$124,348
03106$118,442
03216$88,311
03221$109,803
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 03242?

ZIP code 03242 has about 6,197 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03242?

The typical household in ZIP code 03242 earns about $95,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 03242 expensive?

In ZIP code 03242, the median home is worth about $356,700, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 03242?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 03242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03242?

About 11.6% of people in ZIP code 03242 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024