City

Northwood, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockingham County  ·  New Hampshire

👥4,653Population
💰$117,841Median HH Income▲ 54% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$356,100Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓56.5%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.2%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Black2.3%
Asian0.5%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads56.5% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate817 (26.4%)
Some College287 (9.3%)
Associates243 (7.8%)
Bachelors456 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree1,296 (41.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 41.8%Edu
HS Grad26.4%
Some College9.3%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate41.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
61%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,841 ▲ 54% above avg
Median Home Value$356,100 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,183/mo
Total Housing Units2,191
Vacant Units538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
67%
About Northwood, NH

Northwood is a city in New Hampshire, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,653 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Northwood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,841 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Northwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $356,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,183 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northwood is well-educated. 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Northwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03261 4,653 $117,841 $356,100 $1,183 2.4% 56.5% 91.2%