ZIP code 03242: Henniker, NH
03242 is a ZIP code in Henniker, New Hampshire, mainly in Merrimack County, part of the Concord, NH micro area. About 6,197 people live here.
- Population
- 6,197
- Median household income
- $95,206
- Typical home value
- $493,700+2.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,081gross, per month
- Median age
- 31.1
- Homeowners
- 64.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 03242 details
| City | Henniker |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack County |
| Metro area | Concord, NH |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 44.1 sq mi, plus 0.7 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 140 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 20.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.16941, -71.83120 |
Median rent in 03242 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $912/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,277/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 03242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03244 | Hillsborough, NH | 5.7 mi | 8,156 |
| 03229 | Contoocook, NH | 7.1 mi | 6,046 |
| 03221 | Bradford, NH | 8.9 mi | 2,200 |
| 03281 | Weare, NH | 9.0 mi | 9,170 |
| 03278 | Warner, NH | 9.6 mi | 3,079 |
| 03273 | South Sutton, NH | 10.4 mi | 361 |
| 03440 | Antrim, NH | 10.4 mi | 2,661 |
| 03442 | Bennington, NH | 10.9 mi | 1,588 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 03242?
A typical home in ZIP code 03242 is worth about $493,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $95,206 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Hampshire average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $493,700 homeWhat can a $95,206 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 03242
What city is ZIP code 03242?
ZIP code 03242 is in Henniker, NH, in Merrimack County.
What county is ZIP code 03242 in?
03242 is mainly in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of ZIP code 03242?
About 6,197 people live in ZIP code 03242, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 03242 in?
03242 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.