03217 ZIP Code — Ashland, NH

Grafton County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03217 is located in Ashland, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. It covers approximately 11.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03217

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $53,367. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 32% 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03217 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,239

population

11.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03217

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03245 Holderness (1.5 mi) 03264 Plymouth (3.6 mi) 03226 Center Harbor (6.1 mi) 03256 New Hampton (7.6 mi) 03299 Tilton (8.9 mi) 03298 Tilton (8.9 mi) 03253 Meredith (10 mi) 03241 Hebron (11 mi) 03222 Bristol (11.1 mi) 03227 Center Sandwich (11.2 mi) 03254 Moultonborough (11.3 mi) 03246 Laconia (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,239
Population density	199 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	11.23 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	43.7249
Longitude	-71.6132
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	8.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,239

Population

199

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$53,367

Median household income

$29,655

Per capita income

$174,200

Median home value

$1,123

Median monthly rent

61.1%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

961

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

207

25–34

209

35–44

107

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

187

65–74

189

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	583	26.0%
18 and over	1,656	74.0%
65 and over	478	21.3%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Two or more races 12.7%

Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

Asian 1.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,872	74.8%
Two or more races	318	12.7%
Hispanic or Latino	265	10.6%
Asian	30	1.2%
Black or African American	11	0.4%
Other race	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	8.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$53,367

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 32.9%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,200
Median rent / month	$1,123
Owner occupied	61.1%
Renter occupied	38.9%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	47.1%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.5%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Fuel oil	51.0%
Wood	8.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	387	40.1%
Cohabiting couple	74	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	159	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	346	35.8%
Households with children under 18	255	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	362	37.5%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	24.2%
Married	44.1%	40.0%
Separated	2.1%	0.8%
Widowed	2.2%	15.1%
Divorced	14.5%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	75	15.6%
Elementary school	196	40.8%
High school	107	22.3%
College / grad school	102	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 16.3%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Professional & management 11.8%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 49.4%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 17.6%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,034	90.8%
Spanish	23	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,146	95.8%
Born in same state	2,146	95.8%
Born in different state	1,499	66.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	93	4.2%
Not a US citizen	41	44.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	359	16%
French	330	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	163	7.3%
Arab	109	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03217

What city is ZIP code 03217 in?

ZIP code 03217 is primarily assigned to Ashland, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03217 in?

ZIP code 03217 falls within Grafton County, New Hampshire.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03217?

25% of residents in ZIP code 03217 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03217?

The median home value in ZIP code 03217 is $174,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 03217?

ZIP code 03217 has an estimated population of 2,239 residents, with a density of 199 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03217?

The median household income in ZIP code 03217 is $53,367, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03217 in?

ZIP code 03217 observes the EST timezone.