Candia, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03034
Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,970
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $131,350
- Median income Above-median income area
- $412,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Candia pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03034 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03034 (Candia, NH) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.8 in 2023 to 301.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03034 covers 85.4 square miles in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,970 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03034 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,350 (28% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,643. The poverty rate is 1.3%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $412,700 (2% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,213; 92.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03034 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 03034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Candia, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03034.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,970
Population
85.4
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03034?
47.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
4.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$49,643
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03034 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Candia, NH household income vs. every New Hampshire ZIP code
Median household income among 236 reporting New Hampshire ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$131,350 Top 17% higher than 83% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,505housing units
1,505
Total Housing Units
1,495
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$412,700
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,213
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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 03034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03103
Manchester (03103)
36,476 residents
- 03104
Manchester (03104)
32,798 residents
- 03106 13,374
Hooksett (03106)
13,374 residents
- 03275 11,437
Suncook (03275)
11,437 residents
- 03109 10,314
Manchester (03109)
10,314 residents
- 03077 10,155
Raymond (03077)
10,155 residents
- 03032 4,953
Auburn (03032)
4,953 residents
- 03036 4,782
Chester (03036)
4,782 residents
- 03261 4,246
Northwood (03261)
4,246 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03034 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03032
Auburn (03032)
$153,253 median income
- 03036
Chester (03036)
$142,212 median income
- 03034
Candia (03034)
$131,350 median income
- 03037
Deerfield (03037)
$130,371 median income
- 03261
Northwood (03261)
$129,375 median income
- 03106
Hooksett (03106)
$118,442 median income
- 03109
Manchester (03109)
$108,144 median income
- 03077
Raymond (03077)
$104,597 median income
- 03104
Manchester (03104)
$88,897 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03034 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03034, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,970 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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