03224 ZIP Code — Canterbury, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03224 is located in Canterbury, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 42.71 square miles and serves a population of 2,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03224

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 $357,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $114,167. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03224 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,343

population

42.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03224 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03224

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canterbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03276 Tilton (5.4 mi) 03303 Concord (7.3 mi) 03301 Concord (8.6 mi) 03220 Belmont (8.6 mi) 03235 Franklin (8.9 mi) 03268 Salisbury (9.1 mi) 03237 Gilmanton (9.5 mi) 03305 Concord (10.1 mi) 03263 Pittsfield (12.8 mi) 03229 Contoocook (12.8 mi) 03269 Sanbornton (12.9 mi) 03837 Gilmanton Iron Works (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,343
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	42.71 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	43.3543
Longitude	-71.5520
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	20.2%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	13.8%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,343

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$114,167

Median household income

$51,405

Per capita income

$357,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

907

Housing units

49.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

130

119

35–44

120

189

45–54

190

55–59

102

60–64

102

147

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	16.9%
18 and over	1,948	83.1%
65 and over	479	20.4%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,141	85.3%
Two or more races	179	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	168	6.7%
Black or African American	11	0.4%
Asian	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.2%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	13.8%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 22.9%

$200k+ 17.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	22.9%
$200k+	17.2%
Median income	$114,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 49.8%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$357,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Fuel oil	52.0%
Wood	22.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	628	68.7%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	147	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	106	11.6%
Households with children under 18	278	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	342	37.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	20.2%
Married	57.7%	66.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	4.5%
Divorced	11.0%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 18.1%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 28.8%

Graduate / professional 20.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	49.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	5.0%
Kindergarten	13	2.7%
Elementary school	130	27.1%
High school	163	34.0%
College / grad school	149	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Public administration 14.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Professional & management 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.8%

Information 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.8%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	15.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	73.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,234	95.3%
Spanish	21	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.8%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,250	96.0%
Born in same state	2,244	95.8%
Born in different state	1,209	51.6%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	93	4.0%
Not a US citizen	66	71.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	434	18.5%
Italian	382	16.3%
German	218	9.3%
Arab	135	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	1.3%
Norwegian	28	1.2%
English	17	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03224

What city is ZIP code 03224 in?

ZIP code 03224 is primarily assigned to Canterbury, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03224 in?

ZIP code 03224 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03224 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 03224 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03224?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03224 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 03224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03224?

The median home value in ZIP code 03224 is $357,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 03224 in?

ZIP code 03224 observes the EST timezone.