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ZIP Code 03242
Henniker, NH, Merrimack County
Population
6,197
Land area
44.1sq mi
People per sq mi
140
City
Henniker
ZIP 03242 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 03242 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $95,206 a year, 4% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $356,700 (11% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for ZIP 03242
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 03242, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,206
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$356,700
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
41.4%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
134
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,136
$79.52M annual payroll
PPP loans
$16.71M
161 loans
Campaign donations
$27.33K
51% D, 32% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 03242, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
727
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
333
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 03242, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
6.2%
U.S. 12.1% -5.9 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 03242
ZIP codes near 03242
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 03229Contoocook | 6.5 mi | 43.3 |
| 03244Hillsborough | 7.3 mi | 82.5 |
| 03281New Boston | 7.8 mi | 59.1 |
| 03221Bradford | 9.7 mi | 48.9 |
| 03278Warner | 9.7 mi | 63.5 |
| 03440Antrim | 11 mi | 31.3 |
| 03273Bradford | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| 03442Bennington | 11 mi | 11.4 |
| 03046Goffstown | 11 mi | 30.9 |
| 03303Contoocook | 12 mi | 67.8 |
| 03043Francestown | 12 mi | 29.8 |
| 03280Bradford | 13 mi | 45.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 03242?
- ZIP code 03242 is in Henniker, NH (Merrimack County).
- What county is ZIP code 03242 in?
- ZIP code 03242 is mostly in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- How many people live in ZIP code 03242?
- About 6,197 people live in the 03242 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.