City

Bow, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrimack County  ·  New Hampshire

👥8,295Population
💰$161,482Median HH Income▲ 112% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$443,700Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓67.7%College Grads▲ 75% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Asian1.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads67.7% ▲ 75% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.1%)
HS Graduate853 (15.6%)
Some College410 (7.5%)
Associates488 (8.9%)
Bachelors358 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree3,336 (61.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 15.6%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 61.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad15.6%
Some College7.5%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate61.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$161,482 ▲ 112% above avg
Median Home Value$443,700 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,465/mo
Total Housing Units2,906
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Bow, NH

Bow is a city in New Hampshire, located in Merrimack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,295 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Bow is a affluent community. The median household income of $161,482 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bow is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $443,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,465 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bow is highly educated. 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.6%).

Bow, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Bow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03304 8,295 $161,482 $443,700 $1,465 2.7% 67.7% 90.4%