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Belknap County, NH
6 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
Population
64,659
Land area
402sq mi
People per sq mi
161
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Belknap County
Belknap County at a glance
- It is the 7th most populous of 10 counties in New Hampshire.
- Households here earn a median of $92,783 a year, 6% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $374,900 (7% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,167 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Laconia (17,085), Tilton Northfield (3,101) and Meredith (2,617).
Local data for Belknap County, NH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools29
- Colleges2
- Libraries13
- Banks20
- Post Offices12
- Parks56
- Grocery Stores27
- Restaurants239
- Affordable Housing14
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places38
Housing and community stats
Belknap County, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,783
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$374,900
Prices +5.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,167/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (14,689), French Americans (8,592), German Americans (5,216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,397
25,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$604M
FY 2026, $9,473 per person
PPP loans
$131M
1,726 loans, 16,545 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$532K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Belknap County, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belknap County, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
551
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
156
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone38 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belknap County, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Belknap County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Belknap County, NH?
- Laconia is the largest city or town in Belknap County, with about 17,085 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Belknap County?
- Belknap County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 03218, 03220, 03225, 03226, 03237.
- What is the population of Belknap County, NH?
- About 64,659 people live in Belknap County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Belknap County?
- Belknap County borders Merrimack County, Strafford County, Grafton County, Carroll County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023