NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 03256

NH · Population: 2,591

A
84/100
97
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
Zip 03256, NH — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 03256

Zip code 03256 is located in New Hampshire and is home to approximately 2,591 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $73,456 and home values around $321,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

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
$73,456
Home Value
$321,000
Rent
$1,013/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
33%
Unemployment
1.2%
Owner-Occupied
84.1%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).