03281 ZIP Code — Weare, NH

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03281 is located in Weare, New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 59.07 square miles and serves a population of 9,108 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03281

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $315,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $109,779.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03281 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

9,108

population

59.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03281 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03281

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03281. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weare	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03242 Henniker (7.7 mi) 03043 Francestown (7.8 mi) 03070 New Boston (7.8 mi) 03229 Contoocook (8.1 mi) 03045 Goffstown (8.8 mi) 03244 Hillsborough (10.7 mi) 03047 Greenfield (12.5 mi) 03305 Concord (12.6 mi) 03102 Manchester (12.7 mi) 03082 Lyndeborough (12.8 mi) 03057 Mont Vernon (12.9 mi) 03440 Antrim (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	9,108
Population density	154 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	59.07 sq mi
Water area	1.04 sq mi
Latitude	43.0845
Longitude	-71.7223
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.1%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	40.9%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	10.5%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,108

Population

154

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$109,779

Median household income

$51,776

Per capita income

$315,900

Median home value

$1,554

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

3,826

Housing units

44.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

113

227

5–9

238

392

10–14

409

306

15–19

319

178

20–24

187

456

25–34

477

419

35–44

437

876

45–54

916

529

55–59

552

408

60–64

427

334

65–74

348

200

75–84

209

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,941	21.3%
18 and over	7,167	78.7%
65 and over	1,133	12.4%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,925	96.3%
Two or more races	168	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	159	1.7%
Asian	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.1%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	40.9%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	10.5%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 19.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	19.6%
Median income	$109,779

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 41.3%

$300k–$500k 43.9%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$315,900
Median rent / month	$1,554
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	9.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.2%
Fuel oil	43.3%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,320	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	121	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	329	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	735	21.0%
Households with children under 18	988	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	861	24.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	18.9%
Married	66.2%	62.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	5.1%
Divorced	4.9%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.2%

Graduate / professional 16.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	44.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	0.8%
Kindergarten	115	4.9%
Elementary school	967	41.6%
High school	729	31.3%
College / grad school	497	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Retail trade 13.7%

Professional & management 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.7%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	26.4%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	873	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.0%
Public insurance	20.8%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,886	97.6%
Spanish	17	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,994	98.7%
Born in same state	8,831	97.0%
Born in different state	4,815	52.9%
Foreign born	163	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	114	1.3%
Not a US citizen	99	86.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,069	22.7%
Italian	1,882	20.7%
German	745	8.2%
Arab	298	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	288	3.2%
English	216	2.4%
Dutch	23	0.3%
Irish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03281

What city is ZIP code 03281 in?

ZIP code 03281 is primarily assigned to Weare, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03281 in?

ZIP code 03281 falls within Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03281 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 03281 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03281 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 03281 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03281?

The median household income in ZIP code 03281 is $109,779, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03281?

The median home value in ZIP code 03281 is $315,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 03281 in?

ZIP code 03281 observes the EST timezone.