Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 23 min5:05 am – 8:28 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 59 min7:13 am – 4:12 pm
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People4,688 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.41,776 householdsMedian household income $129,375Median home value $363,000Median rent $1,201 a month89% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $5,806 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.6% unemployment rate64% of adults are in the labour force, 2,442 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, professional and business services 11%, manufacturing 10%Average commute 37 minutes75% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 19% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages39% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher99% finished high school, 13% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, German or Dutch 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 32°F, lows 13°F42 in of rain a year, on about 80 dayswettest month October68 in of snow a year, on about 30 days14 days above 90°F, 165 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Concord Muni Ap station, 14 mi away
Nearby landmarksHarvey Lakelake · under a mileMeadow Lakelake · 1.2 miBlakes Hillpeak · under a mileSaddleback Mountainpeak · 2.5 miBennett Islandisland · 2.6 miDole Marshreservoir · 3.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsNorthwood Meadows State Parkstate park · 1.2 miForest Peters Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.1 mi · 458 acresDoles Marsh Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.1 miWoodman Marsh Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.2 mi · 73 acresLamontagne Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.8 mi · 369 acresCorey Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.3 mi · 178 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes12 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.7 on 16 Oct 201239 mi away, near Hollis Center, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.8 on 27 Jan 202534 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateRockingham County, NH, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCoastal flooding Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality85% of days had good air in 2025309 of 365 days measured54 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 38, worst day 150main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Rockingham County monitors, NH
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription86% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone3% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVlg of Northwood Rdg Wtr Distserves 688 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation649 ft198 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalFrisbie Memorial Hospital14.5 miPost officeNorthwood Post Office1.4 miTown hallNorthwood Town Hall1.1 miPoliceNorthwood Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationNorthwood Fire and Rescue - Narrows Station1.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 high, 1 otherHighCoe - Brown Northwood Academyunder a mileSchoolCoe - Brown Academyunder a mileCollegeFranklin Pierce University13.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportManchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT22 miMajor airportPortland International Jetport PWM55 miInterstateI-39312 miUS highwayUS 202under a mileAmtrakUniversity of New Hampshire DHM15 miCoachConcord NH (CNH)Greyhound16 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 03261 ZIP area.
