ZIP code 03242
Where is ZIP code 03242?
Henniker, New Hampshire
Merrimack County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 03242 belongs to Henniker, New Hampshire in Merrimack County. 03242 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 603. About 6,197 people live in the 03242 area, where the median household income is $95,206. The closest ZIP codes are 03229 (Contoocook, 6.1 mi east), 03244 (Hillsborough, 6.1 mi southwest) and 03278 (Warner, 8.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 03242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Henniker |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Merrimack County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 603 |
| Coordinates | 43.1791, -71.8159 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 032 |
Population and income in 03242
| Population | 6,197 · higher than 74% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 140 · higher than 59% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.1 years · lower than 97% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $95,206 · lower than 53% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,367 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $356,700 · lower than 57% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,081 a month |
| Housing units | 2,305 |
| Households | 2,121 (2.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 36% |
| Land area | 44.12 sq mi (plus 0.68 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 03242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03229 | Contoocook, NH | 6.1 mi E | Standard |
| 03244 | Hillsborough, NH | 6.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 03278 | Warner, NH | 8.7 mi N | Standard |
| 03221 | Bradford, NH | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 03281 | Weare, NH | 9.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 03440 | Antrim, NH | 10.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 03273 | South Sutton, NH | 10.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 03303 | Concord, NH | 10.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 03046 | Dunbarton, NH | 11.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 03302 | Concord, NH | 11.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 03272 | South Newbury, NH | 12.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 03442 | Bennington, NH | 12.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 03242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 03242
123 MAIN ST
HENNIKER NH 03242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (03242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 03242?
- 03242 is a Henniker, New Hampshire ZIP code.
- What county is 03242 in?
- ZIP code 03242 is in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- What time zone is ZIP code 03242 in?
- 03242 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 03242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 03242 use area code 603.
- What is the population of ZIP code 03242?
- About 6,197 people live in ZIP code 03242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 03242?
- The median household income in 03242 is $95,206 a year, lower than 53% of New Hampshire ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 03242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 03242 are 03229 (Contoocook, 6.1 miles), 03244 (Hillsborough, 6.1 miles), 03278 (Warner, 8.7 miles) and 03221 (Bradford, 8.9 miles).