03255 ZIP Code — Newbury, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03255 is located in Newbury, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 35.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,899 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03255

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 $408,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $117,500. The poverty rate of 3% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03255 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,899

population

35.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newbury	Acceptable
Newbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03752 Goshen (5.7 mi) 03782 Sunapee (5.9 mi) 03221 Bradford (6.4 mi) 03278 Warner (6.8 mi) 03257 New London (6.8 mi) 03233 Elkins (8.6 mi) 03287 Wilmot (9.2 mi) 03773 Newport (10.1 mi) 03280 Washington (10.5 mi) 03284 Springfield (11.6 mi) 03605 Lempster (13.4 mi) 03216 Andover (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,899
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	35.82 sq mi
Water area	2.26 sq mi
Latitude	43.3227
Longitude	-72.0065
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	21.5%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	31.2%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	15.9%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,899

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$117,500

Median household income

$55,246

Per capita income

$408,300

Median home value

$482

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,414

Housing units

59.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

127

45–54

120

105

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	20.4%
18 and over	1,512	79.6%
65 and over	392	20.6%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,824	96.1%
Two or more races	28	1.5%
Asian	27	1.4%
Black or African American	20	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	31.2%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	15.9%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k+ 19.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	27.0%
$150k–$200k	14.6%
$200k+	19.3%
Median income	$117,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 49.5%

$500k–$1M 22.7%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$408,300
Median rent / month	$482
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	50.8%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.6%
Propane / LP gas	43.4%
Fuel oil	45.3%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	461	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	104	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	127	17.1%
Households with children under 18	179	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	37.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	14.1%
Married	59.9%	64.4%
Separated	1.4%	0.8%
Widowed	1.7%	6.3%
Divorced	9.8%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 16.2%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 38.1%

Graduate / professional 21.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	59.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	11.5%
Kindergarten	17	4.3%
Elementary school	151	38.4%
High school	100	25.4%
College / grad school	80	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Construction 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Public administration 6.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Other services 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.3%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	14.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	74.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	167	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.6%
Public insurance	25.6%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,782	93.8%
Spanish	13	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	7	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,868	98.4%
Born in same state	1,868	98.4%
Born in different state	657	34.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.6%
Not a US citizen	13	41.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	499	26.3%
Italian	356	18.7%
Arab	246	13%
German	59	3.1%
Polish	46	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1.4%
Irish	11	0.6%
Dutch	10	0.5%
Norwegian	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03255

What city is ZIP code 03255 in?

ZIP code 03255 is primarily assigned to Newbury, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03255 in?

ZIP code 03255 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03255?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 03255 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 03255 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03255 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 03255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03255 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 03255 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03255 in?

ZIP code 03255 observes the EST timezone.