Zip Code 03261

NH · Population: 4,632

A
83/100
100
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
Zip 03261, NH — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 03261

Zip code 03261 is located in New Hampshire and is home to approximately 4,632 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 $122,294 and home values around $342,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.8% 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
$122,294
Home Value
$342,600
Rent
$1,172/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
33.8%
Unemployment
1.2%
Owner-Occupied
90.8%
Rent Burden
11.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety100A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower 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).