| ZIP Code | 03042 |
|---|---|
| City | Epping |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 187 ft |
| Latitude | 43.051027 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.088254 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.3% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 81 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,466 (26.9%) |
| Some College | 568 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 651 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 778 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,915 (35.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,354 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $421,400 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,019/mo ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,170 |
| Vacant Units | 147 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,170 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 147 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 03042 is located in Epping, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. With a population of 7,300, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.5 years. Economically, 03042 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,354 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03042 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $421,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,019 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 03042 is primarily White (93.38%). Residents are well-educated — 49.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03042 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 03042 in Epping, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,300 residents, a median household income of $101,354, and a median home value of $421,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.