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ZIP Code 03234

Merrimack, New Hampshire

FIPS 03234

Juniper

ZIP Code 03234 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$338,400

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.6

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,939

Median Age

47.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$338,400

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$6,210

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.46

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,212

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.3%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

164.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.6

Higher than 59%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 03234: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03234?
The median home value in ZIP Code 03234 is $338,400, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03234?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03234 is $6,210, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 03234 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 03234 cost about 3.46× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03234?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03234 is $1,212 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03234?
Home prices in ZIP Code 03234 have moved 68% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03234?
ZIP Code 03234 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.8°F, winter lows around 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 03234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 03234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.6 (higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →