State

New Hampshire ZIP Codes & Demographics

281 ZIP codes  ·  10 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥1,387,907Total Population
💰$100,699Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$378,539Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓51.3%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 1.7%Asian: 2.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.7%
Asian2.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads51.3% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma6,787 (0.7%)
HS Graduate242,033 (25.5%)
Some College103,656 (10.9%)
Associates112,518 (11.8%)
Bachelors100,562 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree384,487 (40.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 40.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College10.9%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate40.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,699 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$378,539 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,475/mo
Total Housing Units644,598
Vacant Units93,374

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About New Hampshire ZIP Codes

New Hampshire contains 281 ZIP codes across 10 counties. With an estimated population of 1,387,907 residents and a median age of 43.24 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, New Hampshire is broadly a upper-middle-income state. The median household income of $100,698 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

New Hampshire has a mid-range housing market overall, with a median home value of $378,539 — above the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,474. Homeownership stands at 73.1% statewide.

The population of New Hampshire is primarily White (87.53%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 51.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

The 281 ZIP codes across New Hampshire vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 10 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in New Hampshire? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in New Hampshire
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Manchester 8 119,954 $82,606
Nashua 5 91,131 $94,842
Concord 4 50,355 $82,816
Derry 1 34,622 $104,306
Dover 3 33,150 $92,793
Rochester 4 32,866 $83,443
Salem 1 30,646 $101,339
Merrimack 1 27,604 $128,897
Londonderry 1 25,930 $132,241
Hudson 1 25,476 $124,973
Keene 2 25,035 $78,196
Bedford 1 23,580 $160,253
Portsmouth 4 23,231 $106,520
Exeter 1 22,676 $110,566
Laconia 2 17,006 $68,407
Milford 1 16,258 $94,514
Hampton 2 16,180 $94,433
Windham 1 15,922 $189,450
Durham 1 15,054 $126,658
Hooksett 1 14,923 $107,137
Counties in New Hampshire
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Hillsborough County 39 424,776 $110,507 $384,811 3.1% 52.6%
Rockingham County 44 317,163 $125,828 $551,845 3.1% 56.6%
Merrimack County 29 147,445 $105,128 $338,296 2.6% 52.5%
Strafford County 19 127,552 $97,166 $334,000 3.4% 49.4%
Grafton County 40 94,508 $89,807 $335,291 2.7% 49.3%
Cheshire County 27 77,660 $87,438 $277,237 3.3% 46.0%
Belknap County 19 69,229 $97,370 $356,971 1.9% 47.8%
Carroll County 31 55,450 $85,241 $373,421 4.8% 50.0%
Sullivan County 17 42,687 $86,276 $284,326 2.0% 45.1%
Coos County 16 31,437 $65,344 $209,284 4.1% 35.5%