03216 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 03216, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

03216 is a zip code in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, which covers Andover, with a total population of 2,420 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 03216 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 03216.

The estimated population of people living in 03216 is 2,420, with a median age of 36.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 03216 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,420
 -2.97% -3.85%
2020
2,494
+0.69%
-
2019
2,477
 -2.79% -
2018
2,548
+1.23%
-
2017
2,517
 - -

Population of 03216 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 03216 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.8%
95.5%
 +1.36%
Black/African American
1.7%
1.7%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
1.1%
 -63.64%
Asian
0.3%
1.6%
 -81.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 03216 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 03216 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 03216 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 03216 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.2 -7.18% 29.9 +1.7% 43.5 -3.97%
2020 39 -6.25% 29.4 -28.47% 45.3 +6.59%
2019 41.6 +4% 41.1 +9.31% 42.5 +1.67%
2018 40 -2.68% 37.6 -0.27% 41.8 -0.71%
2017 41.1 - 37.7 - 42.1 -

The median age of the 03216 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 03216 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 78 -7.27% 139 -20.62% 71 108
10 to 19 309 +17.76% 128 +24.47% 361 156
20 to 29 142 +58.03% 110 +26.16% 222 136
30 to 39 190 -22.18% 116 -35.38% 124 79
40 to 49 193 7.01% 153 +13.95% 186 170
50 to 59 121 -5.04% 229 -43.77% 106 142
60 to 69 236 -93.98% 151 -26.9% 77 114
70+ 118 +45.89% 104 +87.35% 160 208

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 03216 zip code is $81,333.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 03216.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,208.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,867.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 03216 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 03216, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 03216 is currently $104,051.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.51% of households in 03216 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 03216 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 03216 is $36,250.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 03216 by the total population of 03216.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 03216 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 03216 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    25.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 03216 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 03216 zip over the age of 16 is 2,034.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 03216 is 61.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 03216 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 310 40.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 206 79.60% 4.30%
25 to 29 years 152 96.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 119 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 298 90.30% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 284 91.20% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 106 62.30% 9.10%
60 to 64 years 96 80.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 157 33.10% 21.20%
75 years and over 306 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 03216. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,969 65.00% 2.70%
Black or African American 42 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 7 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 4 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 9 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,960 64.80% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 03216 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 03216 is 1,257, with median earnings of $42,277.00.

Women in 03216 are earning approximately 99.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,257 $42,277.00
Male 747 $42,461.00
Female 510 $42,163.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 03216 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 108 $60,735.00
Business and Financial 24 $50,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $22,014.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $53,250.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 199 $40,845.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $53,917.00
Healthcare Support 48 $21,935.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $16,328.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $10,357.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $120,333.00
Sales 109 $36,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 124 $41,579.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $4,362.00
Construction and Extraction 89 $63,359.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $59,625.00
Production 52 $71,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $51,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 03216 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 03216.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 39 $155,938.00 69 $50,917.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00 12 $50,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $40,703.00 114 $40,952.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $87,750.00 26 $41,042.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 48 $21,935.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 57 $16,797.00 6 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 21 $0.00
Sales 89 $36,477.00 20 $34,773.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 119 $41,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $4,362.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 89 $63,359.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $59,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 47 $77,708.00 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 73 $36,161.00 33 $59,375.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 818 households in 03216, with an average household size of 2.88 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 595 families living in the 03216 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 03216:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 486 42 67 223
Average Household Size 2.96 3.17 3.55 2.44
Total Families 486 42 67 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.71 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 595 families living in 03216, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 03216:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 944 housing units in 03216.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 818 86.65%
Vacant 126 13.35%

9.00% of the total 944 housing units in 03216 are rental units. This is approximately 85 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 701 are occupied by the owner - or 74.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 03216 is $1,112.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 03216 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    32
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    21
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    54
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 03216 is $253,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 03216 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    29
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    5
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    55
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    80
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    251
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    232
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    34
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 03216. The chart below shows the number of properties in 03216 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    294
  • 1940 to 1949
    9
  • 1950 to 1959
    38
  • 1960 to 1969
    43
  • 1970 to 1979
    110
  • 1980 to 1989
    107
  • 1990 to 1999
    152
  • 2000 to 2009
    151
  • 2010 to 2013
    40
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 03216 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    15
  • 1 vehicle available
    211
  • 2 vehicles available
    308
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    284

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 03216 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 03216 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 03216.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    112
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    90
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    128
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    75
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    123
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    125
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    99
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    32
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    141
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    69
  • 90 or more minutes
    101

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 03216 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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