ZIP Code 03034

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Candia · Rockingham County · New Hampshire

Population
3,970

47/sq mi

Median income
$131,350

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$412,700

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.8%

Median age 47.4

Land area
85.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 03034 in Candia, New Hampshire has a population of 3,970. The median household income is $131,350, which is 72% above the national average. Median home value is $412,700, 48% above the US average. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.4 square miles in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 3,970 residents, producing a population density of 47 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03034 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03034 sits at $131,350 (28% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $49,643. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $412,700 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,213 per month, and 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03034 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 03034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03034.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03034, Candia, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,970

Population

85.4

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03034?

47.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$131,350

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$49,643

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,505

Total Housing Units

1,495

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$412,700

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,213

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03034 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 189
2021 +15.8% 218
2022 +15.4% 252
2023 +12.7% 284
2024 +6.4% 302

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 03034, employing approximately 766 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,906,000.

80

Businesses

766

Employees

$42.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 26.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.8%
Retail trade 6 7.5%
Manufacturing 4 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
03032 Auburn, NH 4,953 5.3 mi
03106 Hooksett, NH 13,374 6.3 mi
03037 Deerfield, NH 4,219 6.0 mi
03077 Raymond, NH 10,155 6.1 mi
03036 Chester, NH 4,782 7.3 mi
03104 Manchester, NH 32,798 7.6 mi
03109 Manchester, NH 10,314 8.1 mi
03275 Suncook, NH 11,437 8.6 mi
03103 Manchester, NH 36,476 10.1 mi
03261 Northwood, NH 4,246 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03034 in?
ZIP code 03034 (Candia) is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03034?
ZIP code 03034 in Candia, NH has a population of 3,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03034?
The median household income in ZIP 03034 is $131,350, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03034?
The median home value in ZIP 03034 is $412,700, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03034 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03034?
ZIP code 03034 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 766 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03034 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03034?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03034 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03034?
In ZIP code 03034, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03034?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03034 is 34.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03034?
In ZIP code 03034, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03034 is 1.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Candia, NH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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