ZIP Code 03247 in Laconia, NH

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Laconia, New Hampshire
Names to Avoid:
Gilford, Lakeport, Weirs Beach
County:Belknap County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:56:38 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:603
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:43.5478, -71.4074
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03247 - Laconia, NH

ZIP Code 03247, Laconia

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBelknap County, NH
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1,137 (1 homes, 345 businesses)
PO Boxes791
Also Known AsGilford, Weirs Beach, Lakeport
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 03246
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box only ZIP code with no street delivery routes, meaning it only contains the post office box facility
  • The post office maintains 791 PO Boxes serving both Laconia and surrounding communities
  • Residents receive street delivery mail through the neighboring 03246 ZIP code, which covers the broader Laconia area
  • The facility serves 345 businesses, reflecting Laconia's role as a commercial center in the Lakes Region
  • Multiple community names (Gilford, Weirs Beach, Lakeport) can use this ZIP code for PO Box mail
  • The separation between PO Box and street delivery ZIP codes is typical for central post offices in mid-sized cities

Lakes Region Postal Service

Laconia sits along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, where the PO Box facility supports year-round residents alongside seasonal visitors. The separation between the PO Box ZIP and street delivery ZIP is typical for central post offices in tourist-oriented communities, where a dedicated facility handles box rentals for both local users and seasonal property owners who need year-round mail access.

Street Name Patterns

No street delivery routes exist in this ZIP code, as it exclusively serves the PO Box facility.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 03247 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 95 people with an annual payroll of $4,781,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,390Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:21Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,052,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,781,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:95Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 03247 is located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, within the Laconia, NH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29060) and New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 60,088 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 03247. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Laconia, NHSource: Census
CBSA Number:29060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:60,088Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2463.65 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3340180Source: Census
Place Name:Laconia city; New HampshireSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


03249 | | 03246

Schools in ZIP Code 03247


We could not locate which school district 03247 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Gilford Middle School 72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
District: Gilford School DistrictNearby
Gilford Elementary School 76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
District: Gilford School DistrictNearby
Gilford High School 88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
District: Gilford School DistrictNearby
Woodland Heights Elementary School 225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
District: Laconia School DistrictNearby
Laconia High School 345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
District: Laconia School DistrictNearby
Holy Trinity School 19 Gilford Ave
Laconia, NH 03246
District: Private SchoolNearby
Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool 266 Upper Bay Rd
Sanbornton, NH 03269
District: Private SchoolNearby
Laconia Christian Academy 1386 Meredith Center Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 03247


Empire Beauty School-Laconia 556 Main St
Laconia, NH 03246
Type: Post Secondary
Lakes Region Community College 379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
Type: Post Secondary
Plymouth State University 17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
Type: Post Secondary
Nhti-Concord's Community College 31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301-7412
Type: Post Secondary
University System Of New Hampshire System Office 5 Chenell Drive, Suite 301
Concord, NH 03301-8503
Type: Post Secondary
University Of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School Of Law 2 White St
Concord, NH 03301-4197
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov