% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — New Hampshire

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

Northern New Hampshire zip codes, particularly in Coös County, display notably higher SNAP participation rates reaching 20–35%, consistent with the region's lower median incomes and more limited employment opportunities. The southern tier of the state, especially zip codes in the commuter belt near the Massachusetts border, generally exhibits the lowest SNAP usage at 0–5%, reflecting higher household incomes and proximity to Boston-area labor markets. A scattered pattern of moderate SNAP participation (10–15%) appears in mid-state areas around the Lakes Region and upper Merrimack Valley, with isolated pockets of higher usage likely corresponding to small regional centers such as Berlin, Laconia, and Franklin.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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