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ZIP Code 03243

Merrimack, New Hampshire

FIPS 03243

Juniper

ZIP Code 03243 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$304,400

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.8

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

952

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$304,400

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$4,902

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.65

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.1%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-38%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

174.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.8

Higher than 57%

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 03243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 03243 is $304,400, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03243 is $4,902, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 03243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 03243 cost about 3.65× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03243?
Home prices in ZIP Code 03243 have moved 82% over the past five years (5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03243?
ZIP Code 03243 averages 45.2°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 12°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 03243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 03243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.8 (higher than 57% 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 →