ZIP Code 03253

In ZIP code 03253, near Barnstead, homes carry a median value of $482,700, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.31% translates into a substantial annual bill for owners. With median household income at $84,719 and per-capita income at $57,980, that tax load consumes a meaningful share of earnings, making homeownership here a heavier lift than the raw rate alone implies. A combined sales tax rate of 0.00% eases day-to-day costs somewhat, but the gap between property values and local incomes shapes how attainable housing remains for those looking to buy in this area.