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ZIP Code 03253
Meredith, NH, Belknap County
Population
6,707
Land area
37.5sq mi
People per sq mi
179
City
Meredith
ZIP 03253 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 03253 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $84,719 a year, 14% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $482,700 (20% above New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,149 a month.
Local data for ZIP 03253
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 03253, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,719
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$482,700
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,149/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
46.0%
Median age
55.7
Average commute
26.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
273
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,737
$140M annual payroll
PPP loans
$25.53M
335 loans
Campaign donations
$175K
31% D, 32% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 03253, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
156
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 03253, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 03253
ZIP codes near 03253
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 03246Laconia | 4.9 mi | 19.9 |
| 03256New Hampton | 5 mi | 36.8 |
| 03269Tilton Northfield | 7.2 mi | 49.5 |
| 03226Meredith | 7.8 mi | 13.7 |
| 03217Ashland | 8 mi | 11.2 |
| 03249Laconia | 8.4 mi | 38.8 |
| 03245Ashland | 8.5 mi | 30.5 |
| 03254Suissevale | 9.3 mi | 60.3 |
| 03264Plymouth | 11 mi | 36.5 |
| 03220Belmont | 11 mi | 30.3 |
| 03853Melvin Village | 12 mi | 8.6 |
| 03850Melvin Village | 12 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 03253?
- ZIP code 03253 is in Meredith, NH (Belknap County).
- What county is ZIP code 03253 in?
- ZIP code 03253 is mostly in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
- How many people live in ZIP code 03253?
- About 6,707 people live in the 03253 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.