NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 03246

NH · Population: 16,943

B+
76/100
95
A+
Safety
64
B
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 03246, NH — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 03246

Zip code 03246 is located in New Hampshire and is home to approximately 16,943 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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.

The median household income here is $68,024, with home values near $250,500 and rents around $1,163/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, which is near the national average.

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
$68,024
Home Value
$250,500
Rent
$1,163/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
27.2%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
58.9%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+Weighted 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).