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ZIP Code 03257

Merrimack, New Hampshire

FIPS 03257

Juniper

ZIP Code 03257 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$559,000

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

13.7

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,484

Median Age

50.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$559,000

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$6,415

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.22

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,594

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.9%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

85.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

13.7

Lower than 93%

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 03257: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03257?
The median home value in ZIP Code 03257 is $559,000, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03257?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03257 is $6,415, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 03257 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 03257 cost about 5.22× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03257?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03257 is $1,594 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03257?
Home prices in ZIP Code 03257 have moved 50% over the past five years (-6.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03257?
ZIP Code 03257 averages 45.5°F year-round, summer highs near 76.9°F, winter lows around 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 85.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 03257 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 03257's FEMA National Risk Index score is 13.7 (lower than 93% 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 →