ZIP code 03253: Meredith, NH
03253 is a ZIP code in Meredith, New Hampshire, mainly in Belknap County, part of the Laconia, NH micro area. About 6,707 people live here.
- Population
- 6,707
- Median household income
- $84,719
- Typical home value
- $688,000+3.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,149gross, per month
- Median age
- 55.7
- Homeowners
- 75.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 03253 details
| City | Meredith |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap County |
| Metro area | Laconia, NH |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 37.5 sq mi, plus 14.9 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 179 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.63121, -71.49859 |
Median rent in 03253 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $872/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,362/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,296/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 03253
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03246 | Laconia, NH | 3.9 mi | 17,103 |
| 03247 | Laconia, NH | 3.9 mi | — |
| 03226 | Center Harbor, NH | 5.0 mi | 1,005 |
| 03256 | New Hampton, NH | 6.7 mi | 2,497 |
| 03299 | Tilton, NH | 7.8 mi | — |
| 03298 | Tilton, NH | 7.8 mi | — |
| 03269 | Sanbornton, NH | 8.7 mi | 3,066 |
| 03254 | Moultonborough, NH | 8.9 mi | 5,172 |
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 03253?
A typical home in ZIP code 03253 is worth about $688,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $84,719 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Hampshire average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $688,000 homeWhat can a $84,719 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 03253
What city is ZIP code 03253?
ZIP code 03253 is in Meredith, NH, in Belknap County.
What county is ZIP code 03253 in?
03253 is mainly in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of ZIP code 03253?
About 6,707 people live in ZIP code 03253, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 03253 in?
03253 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.