03276 ZIP Code — Tilton, NH

Belknap County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03276 is located in Tilton, New Hampshire, within Belknap County. It covers approximately 39.30 square miles and serves a population of 8,811 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03276

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $68,898. 35% 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 26 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 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03276 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,811

population

39.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tilton	Acceptable
Tilton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03220 Belmont (5.4 mi) 03224 Canterbury (5.4 mi) 03235 Franklin (5.5 mi) 03269 Sanbornton (7.5 mi) 03237 Gilmanton (8.7 mi) 03268 Salisbury (8.8 mi) 03246 Laconia (10.2 mi) 03303 Concord (10.6 mi) 03216 Andover (11.5 mi) 03243 Hill (11.5 mi) 03256 New Hampton (12.9 mi) 03837 Gilmanton Iron Works (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,811
Population density	224 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	39.30 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	43.4320
Longitude	-71.5685
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	41.3%	36.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	31.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	25.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.9%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,811

Population

224

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$68,898

Median household income

$36,623

Per capita income

$213,800

Median home value

$1,104

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,904

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

198

Under 5

200

192

5–9

194

251

10–14

253

235

15–19

237

160

20–24

161

566

25–34

572

608

35–44

615

573

45–54

578

413

55–59

417

348

60–64

351

476

65–74

481

235

75–84

237

129

85+

131

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,596	18.1%
18 and over	7,215	81.9%
65 and over	1,689	19.2%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	8,402	93.8%
Two or more races	245	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	150	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	71	0.8%
Black or African American	58	0.6%
Asian	35	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	36.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	31.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	25.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.9%	9.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$68,898

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 24.9%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,800
Median rent / month	$1,104
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.9%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	37.6%
Wood	11.9%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,647	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	369	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	534	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	956	27.3%
Households with children under 18	932	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,044	29.8%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	21.9%
Married	50.0%	47.4%
Separated	0.2%	2.7%
Widowed	3.5%	7.5%
Divorced	14.2%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	147	8.7%
Kindergarten	107	6.3%
Elementary school	728	42.8%
High school	410	24.1%
College / grad school	307	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Retail trade 15.5%

Construction 9.0%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 6.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	813	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,413	95.5%
Spanish	133	1.6%
Other Indo-European	25	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	99	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,577	97.3%
Born in same state	8,414	95.5%
Born in different state	5,125	58.2%
Foreign born	163	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	234	2.7%
Not a US citizen	185	79.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,628	18.5%
French	1,592	18.1%
German	1,002	11.4%
Arab	440	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	112	1.3%
Irish	101	1.1%
Polish	48	0.5%
Norwegian	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03276

What city is ZIP code 03276 in?

ZIP code 03276 is primarily assigned to Tilton, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03276 in?

ZIP code 03276 falls within Belknap County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03276 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 03276 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 03276?

ZIP code 03276 has an estimated population of 8,811 residents, with a density of 224 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03276?

The median home value in ZIP code 03276 is $213,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03276?

The median household income in ZIP code 03276 is $68,898, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03276 in?

ZIP code 03276 observes the EST timezone.