City

Plaistow, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockingham County  ·  New Hampshire

👥7,850Population
💰$109,040Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$382,100Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓50.7%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.7%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads50.7% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,711 (31.7%)
Some College507 (9.4%)
Associates393 (7.3%)
Bachelors819 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree1,922 (35.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 35.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College9.4%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate35.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,040 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$382,100 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,595/mo
Total Housing Units3,180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Plaistow, NH

Plaistow is a city in New Hampshire, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,850 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Plaistow is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,040 is above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plaistow is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $382,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,595 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plaistow is well-educated. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plaistow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03865 7,850 $109,040 $382,100 $1,595 3.0% 50.7% 82.5%