03216 ZIP Code — Andover, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03216 is located in Andover, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 39.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,041 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03216

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $306,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,909. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03216 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,041

population

39.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Andover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03268 Salisbury (5.7 mi) 03235 Franklin (6 mi) 03243 Hill (6.1 mi) 03287 Wilmot (6.5 mi) 03230 Danbury (6.5 mi) 03233 Elkins (7.9 mi) 03257 New London (9.7 mi) 03278 Warner (10.5 mi) 03276 Tilton (11.5 mi) 03269 Sanbornton (11.5 mi) 03303 Concord (11.7 mi) 03284 Springfield (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,041
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	39.87 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	43.4467
Longitude	-71.7961
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.9%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,041

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$85,909

Median household income

$44,601

Per capita income

$306,600

Median home value

$1,193

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

892

Housing units

36.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

130

116

35–44

121

133

45–54

140

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

127

125

75–84

131

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	16.4%
18 and over	1,706	83.6%
65 and over	556	27.2%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Black or African American 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,951	95.1%
Black or African American	66	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.5%
Other race	11	0.5%
Asian	7	0.3%
Two or more races	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.9%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$85,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 42.0%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$306,600
Median rent / month	$1,193
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	34.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.3%
Fuel oil	40.4%
Wood	26.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	478	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	77	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	106	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	161	19.6%
Households with children under 18	199	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	347	42.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	19.8%
Married	56.9%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	15.9%
Divorced	9.4%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 16.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	36.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.9%
Kindergarten	32	10.0%
Elementary school	160	50.2%
High school	85	26.6%
College / grad school	36	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 12.1%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Public administration 3.4%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,981	97.1%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,939	95.0%
Born in same state	1,926	94.4%
Born in different state	891	43.7%
Foreign born	13	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	102	5.0%
Not a US citizen	92	90.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	453	22.2%
French	396	19.4%
Arab	106	5.2%
German	49	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	32	1.6%
Polish	20	1%
Norwegian	20	1%
English	19	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03216

What city is ZIP code 03216 in?

ZIP code 03216 is primarily assigned to Andover, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03216 in?

ZIP code 03216 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03216 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 03216 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 03216 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 03216 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03216 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 03216 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03216 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 03216 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03216 in?

ZIP code 03216 observes the EST timezone.