03253 ZIP Code – Meredith, New Hampshire
03253 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Meredith, New Hampshire, part of Belknap County with a population of approximately 6,701 residents. The median household income is $65,490 — below the New Hampshire average and near the national average. The median home value of $403,300 is well above the national average, with 75.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,176 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.7%, below the national average. An estimated 10.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 44.1%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 55.0, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 03246, 03226, 03256.
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ZIP 03253 vs. New Hampshire vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 03253 | NH Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,701 | 5,654 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $93k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $403k | $331k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,176 | $1,302 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 55.0 | 47.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.1% | 39.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 03246 – Laconia
- 03226 – Center Harbor
- 03256 – New Hampton
- 03249 – Gilford
- 03217 – Ashland
- 03269 – Sanbornton
- 03254 – Moultonborough
- 03245 – Holderness
- 03853 – Mirror Lake
- 03850 – Melvin Village
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03246 | LACONIA | 16,943 | $68,024 |
| 03226 | CENTER HARBOR | 820 | $100,192 |
| 03256 | NEW HAMPTON | 2,591 | $73,456 |
| 03249 | GILFORD | 7,725 | $112,522 |
| 03217 | ASHLAND | 2,239 | $53,367 |