| ZIP Code | 03079 |
|---|---|
| City | Salem |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 155 ft |
| Latitude | 42.788267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.221725 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.9% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 143 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,513 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 2,710 (12%) |
| Associates | 2,417 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,917 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,918 (39.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,339 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $438,500 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,487/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,511 |
| Vacant Units | 938 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,511 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 938 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 03079 is located in Salem, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. With a population of 30,646, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 03079 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,339 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03079 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $438,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,487 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 03079 is primarily White (82.14%). Residents are well-educated — 47.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03079 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 03079 in Salem, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,646 residents, a median household income of $101,339, and a median home value of $438,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.