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Ashland, NH
Census-designated place in Grafton County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03217.
Population
1,404
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,054
ZIP codes
1
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 6.8 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,188, 55% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,900 (57% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,048 a month.
Local data for Ashland, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,188
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$173,900
Median rent
$1,048/mo
Homeownership
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.0%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (342), German Americans (143), French Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grafton County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,790
54,628 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$949M
FY 2026, $10,414 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,307
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
330
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Crime in Ashland
Ashland Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 102
- per 100,000 people · 86% of the NH rate
- Property crime
- 1,124
- per 100,000 people · 136% of the NH rate
ZIP codes in Ashland
1 in or overlapping Ashland. Population shown
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlymouthCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5.9 |
| New HamptonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| MeredithCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.9 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4 |
| LaconiaCity | 12 mi | 19.8 |
| Center SandwichCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SuissevaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Melvin VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| FranklinCity | 17 mi | 27.4 |
| Tilton NorthfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| CanaanCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| WolfeboroCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.9 |
| North WoodstockCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Center OssipeeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, NH in?
- Ashland is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- What ZIP codes are in Ashland, NH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashland include 03217.
- What is the population of Ashland, NH?
- About 1,404 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Plymouth (4.8 mi), New Hampton (6.1 mi), Meredith (7.5 mi), Bristol (8.6 mi), Laconia (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023