City

Somersworth, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Strafford County  ·  New Hampshire

👥12,145Population
💰$79,691Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$295,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 2.6%Asian: 2.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic5.7%
Black2.6%
Asian2.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,967 (22.6%)
Some College1,523 (17.5%)
Associates1,221 (14%)
Bachelors1,412 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree2,541 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College17.5%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,691 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$295,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,410/mo
Total Housing Units5,722
Vacant Units372

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Somersworth, NH

Somersworth is a city in New Hampshire, located in Strafford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,145 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Somersworth is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,691 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Somersworth is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,410 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Somersworth is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Somersworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03878 12,145 $79,691 $295,200 $1,410 2.5% 45.4% 62.2%