03222 ZIP Code — Bristol, NH

Grafton County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03222 is located in Bristol, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. It covers approximately 71.30 square miles and serves a population of 5,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03222

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,497. 41% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03222 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,894

population

71.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bristol	Acceptable
Bristol	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03243 Hill (6.2 mi) 03230 Danbury (6.9 mi) 03241 Hebron (7.7 mi) 03256 New Hampton (8 mi) 03264 Plymouth (8.6 mi) 03240 Grafton (9.8 mi) 03269 Sanbornton (10.5 mi) 03217 Ashland (11.1 mi) 03216 Andover (11.9 mi) 03741 Canaan (12.5 mi) 03245 Holderness (12.6 mi) 03235 Franklin (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,894
Population density	83 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	71.30 sq mi
Water area	5.39 sq mi
Latitude	43.6180
Longitude	-71.7801
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	40.8%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	8.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,894

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$76,497

Median household income

$38,430

Per capita income

$242,100

Median home value

$1,122

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

3,435

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

107

242

5–9

231

10–14

124

15–19

119

151

20–24

145

272

25–34

259

377

35–44

360

445

45–54

425

217

55–59

207

286

60–64

274

380

65–74

362

216

75–84

207

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,048	17.8%
18 and over	4,846	82.2%
65 and over	1,346	22.8%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,486	91.7%
Two or more races	221	3.7%
Asian	144	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	87	1.5%
Other race	30	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%
Black or African American	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	8.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$76,497

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$242,100
Median rent / month	$1,122
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	40.7%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Fuel oil	49.1%
Wood	14.3%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,253	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	149	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	413	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	502	21.7%
Households with children under 18	564	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	861	37.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	20.1%
Married	49.4%	52.6%
Separated	0.8%	2.4%
Widowed	2.9%	7.4%
Divorced	14.4%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	7.0%
Kindergarten	58	5.4%
Elementary school	542	50.4%
High school	201	18.7%
College / grad school	200	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Construction 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	347	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,674	96.3%
Spanish	32	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	21	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,720	97.0%
Born in same state	5,655	95.9%
Born in different state	2,978	50.5%
Foreign born	65	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	174	3.0%
Not a US citizen	134	77.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,121	19%
French	1,012	17.2%
Arab	377	6.4%
German	357	6.1%
Norwegian	174	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	0.6%
English	20	0.3%
Dutch	18	0.3%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03222

What city is ZIP code 03222 in?

ZIP code 03222 is primarily assigned to Bristol, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03222 in?

ZIP code 03222 falls within Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03222 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 03222 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03222?

ZIP code 03222 has an estimated population of 5,894 residents, with a density of 83 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03222?

The median home value in ZIP code 03222 is $242,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03222?

The median household income in ZIP code 03222 is $76,497, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03222 in?

ZIP code 03222 observes the EST timezone.