NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 03242

NH · Population: 6,094

A
83/100
97
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
Zip 03242, NH — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 03242

Zip code 03242 is located in New Hampshire and is home to approximately 6,094 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $76,681 and home values around $272,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 35.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$76,681
Home Value
$272,600
Rent
$916/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
35.6%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
64.5%
Rent Burden
14.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).