03243 ZIP Code — Hill, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03243 is located in Hill, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 25.61 square miles and serves a population of 902 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03243

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 $225,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,136. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 49% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03243 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

902

population

25.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03230 Danbury (4.8 mi) 03216 Andover (6.1 mi) 03222 Bristol (6.2 mi) 03235 Franklin (7 mi) 03269 Sanbornton (7.7 mi) 03256 New Hampton (9 mi) 03268 Salisbury (10.4 mi) 03287 Wilmot (10.4 mi) 03240 Grafton (11.1 mi) 03276 Tilton (11.5 mi) 03233 Elkins (11.6 mi) 03284 Springfield (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	902
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	25.61 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	43.5293
Longitude	-71.7556
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	23.1%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.2%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

902

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$81,136

Median household income

$35,510

Per capita income

$225,700

Median home value

$945

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

398

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	125	13.9%
18 and over	777	86.1%
65 and over	169	18.7%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	877	96.3%
Two or more races	24	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.2%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$81,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 40.8%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,700
Median rent / month	$945
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	59.0%
Wood	19.1%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	175	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	48	13.9%
Male householder, no spouse	66	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	57	16.5%
Households with children under 18	53	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	37.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	15.9%
Married	39.2%	54.7%
Separated	0.7%	2.4%
Widowed	6.3%	11.5%
Divorced	8.7%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	33.1%
High school	68	43.3%
College / grad school	30	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Retail trade 10.2%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 9.6%

Public administration 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Other services 3.5%

Information 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	16.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	860	95.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	886	98.2%
Born in same state	876	97.1%
Born in different state	497	55.1%
Foreign born	10	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.8%
Not a US citizen	10	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	15.9%
Italian	130	14.4%
Arab	120	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	26	2.9%
Polish	6	0.7%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03243

What city is ZIP code 03243 in?

ZIP code 03243 is primarily assigned to Hill, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03243 in?

ZIP code 03243 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03243 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 03243 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03243 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 03243 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03243 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 03243 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 03243?

ZIP code 03243 has an estimated population of 902 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03243 in?

ZIP code 03243 observes the EST timezone.