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ZIP Code 03242

Merrimack, New Hampshire

FIPS 03242

Juniper

ZIP Code 03242 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$356,700

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

6,197

Median Age

31.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$356,700

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$8,877

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.75

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$1,081

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.1%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

171.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

68

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.3

Near median

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 03242: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03242?
The median home value in ZIP Code 03242 is $356,700, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03242?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03242 is $8,877, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 03242 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 03242 cost about 3.75× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03242?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03242 is $1,081 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03242?
Home prices in ZIP Code 03242 have moved 64% over the past five years (0.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03242?
ZIP Code 03242 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 68 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 03242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 03242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →