03256 ZIP Code — New Hampton, NH

Belknap County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03256 is located in New Hampton, New Hampshire, within Belknap County. It covers approximately 36.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03256

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,456. 42% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 03256 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,591

population

36.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03269 Sanbornton (5.4 mi) 03298 Tilton (6.4 mi) 03299 Tilton (6.4 mi) 03253 Meredith (7.1 mi) 03217 Ashland (7.6 mi) 03246 Laconia (7.7 mi) 03222 Bristol (8 mi) 03264 Plymouth (8.1 mi) 03226 Center Harbor (9 mi) 03245 Holderness (9 mi) 03243 Hill (9 mi) 03235 Franklin (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,591
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	36.83 sq mi
Water area	1.20 sq mi
Latitude	43.6150
Longitude	-71.6200
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	37.3%	36.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	31.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	25.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.9%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,591

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$73,456

Median household income

$37,172

Per capita income

$321,000

Median home value

$1,013

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

906

Housing units

33.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

249

25–34

233

129

35–44

120

181

45–54

170

55–59

177

60–64

165

226

65–74

211

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	332	12.8%
18 and over	2,259	87.2%
65 and over	663	25.6%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,538	96.9%
Two or more races	42	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27	1%
Black or African American	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	36.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	31.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	25.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.9%	9.7%

Under $10k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$73,456

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 37.8%

$500k–$1M 16.2%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,000
Median rent / month	$1,013
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Fuel oil	57.1%
Wood	20.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	614	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	50	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	133	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	174	17.9%
Households with children under 18	183	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	446	45.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	13.9%
Married	49.7%	60.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%
Widowed	0.7%	7.0%
Divorced	7.5%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	33.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	3.3%
Elementary school	216	54.8%
High school	38	9.6%
College / grad school	127	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Construction 17.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.6

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	15.1%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,524	97.4%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,540	98.0%
Born in same state	2,534	97.8%
Born in different state	1,364	52.6%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	51	2.0%
Not a US citizen	5	9.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	724	27.9%
Italian	424	16.4%
Arab	147	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	143	5.5%
Norwegian	13	0.5%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03256

What city is ZIP code 03256 in?

ZIP code 03256 is primarily assigned to New Hampton, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03256 in?

ZIP code 03256 falls within Belknap County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03256 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 03256 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 03256 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 03256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03256 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 03256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03256 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 03256 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03256 in?

ZIP code 03256 observes the EST timezone.