The 03256 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Hampton, NH in Belknap County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,272. The 03256 ZIP Code has a median age of 49.9 years, and 29.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $68,438, while an estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. In this New Hampshire region, approximately 92.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $32,864.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 03256 is $68,438, while the region's mean household income is $78,776. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,864. The per capita income in ZIP Code 03256 of $32,864 is approximately 17.85% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $40,003. An estimated 2.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 77.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 03256 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 03256 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 03256, 92.6% of the population graduated high school, while 40.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.7% in this Belknap County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.1% |
| Associate's degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 03256, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 03256 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 03256 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by Black or African American (2.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 03256, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Belknap County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 03256, an estimated 21.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Belknap County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 03256 are older than average. The median age of 49.9 years in ZIP Code 03256 is approximately 30.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 03256 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 03256 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 03256 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 03256 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.6% of adults 18 and older in this Belknap County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 03256 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.3% of those 18 and above in 03256 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 03256 include obesity (31.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 70.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| Current smoking | 14.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.5% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 03256 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.08% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.68% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 03256 | 16.29¢/kWh | 9.56¢/kWh | 6.11¢/kWh |
| New Hampshire | 23.76¢/kWh | 20.23¢/kWh | 16.79¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 03256 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.8 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.19 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.22 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.19 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.81 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 03256, 60.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.5 minutes. Approximately 28.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 03256 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 03256 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.3% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 5.7% |