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ZIP 03246

Part of Laconia, NH
Pop. 17,103·Belknap County·20th most expensive ZIP in New Hampshire
Median rent (all units)
$1,974/mo
Year-over-Year
+56.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
+$9
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ZIP 03246 · $1,974
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,770/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,688/yr
At $1,974/mo median
Location
StateNH
CountyBelknap County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 56.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+56.3% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 03246 (Laconia, NH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,103
Median income
$73,241
Median age
45.3
Renters
35.7%
Age distribution
18.4%
17.3%
24.2%
17.2%
22.9%
Under 1818.4%
18–3417.3%
35–5424.2%
55–6417.2%
65+22.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
90.6%
White90.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian1.5%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
29.4%
36.8%
27.2%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college36.8%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
64.3%
35.7%
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 03246 in Laconia, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,812 → $73,241
up 14.8%
Population
16,847 → 17,103
up 1.5%
Renter share
39.6% → 35.7%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.5% → 27.2%
-0.3 pts
Median age
43.3 → 45.3
+2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,812 in 2021 to $73,241 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 03246 in Laconia, NH adding about 256 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 39.6% to 35.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 03246 covers Laconia, NH. The median rent here is $1,974/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($73,241/yr), ZIP 03246 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 56.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 03246?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 03246 (Laconia, NH) is $1,974. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 03246 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 03246's median rent of $1,974/mo is $9 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 03246 compare to other ZIPs in New Hampshire?

ZIP 03246 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Hampshire, ranking #20 out of 25 ZIPs at $1,974/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 03246?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,974/mo in ZIP 03246. The local median household income is $73,241/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 03246?

Rent in ZIP 03246 has increased 56.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 03246 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 03246 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,974/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($73,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 03246 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 03246 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.7% of ZIP 03246 households are renters, while 64.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 03246 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 03246 compare to the rest of Laconia?

ZIP 03246 sits right at the Laconia citywide median of $1,974/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 03246 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 03246 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,974/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 03246's median household income ($73,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 03246 32%Benchmark 30%
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