PlainZIP

Chester, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03036

Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,782
71/sq mi
$142,212
Median income
$552,300
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chester pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03036 covers 67.4 square miles in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,782 residents on file, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03036 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,212 (39% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $58,505. Poverty here runs at 4.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $552,300 (36% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03036, plus 6 more within Rockingham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 03036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chester, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03036.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03036, Chester, 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

4,782

Population

67.4

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03036?

47.2

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$142,212

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$58,505

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03036 ranks nationally

Chester, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$142,212 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,850

Total Housing Units

1,850

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.7%
Renter 2.3%

$552,300

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

1991

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03036 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 179
2021 +12.0% 201
2022 +22.0% 245
2023 +8.5% 266
2024 +10.6% 294

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 03036, employing approximately 408 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,928,000.

82

Businesses

408

Employees

$23.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 36.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 13.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.9%
Manufacturing 3 3.7%

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 03036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03036 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 03036 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
03873 Sandown, NH 5,711 4.2 mi
03038 Derry, NH 33,269 5.6 mi
03032 Auburn, NH 4,953 5.0 mi
03077 Raymond, NH 10,155 5.3 mi
03044 Fremont, NH 4,263 6.5 mi
03841 Hampstead, NH 6,334 6.8 mi
03034 Candia, NH 3,970 7.3 mi
03819 Danville, NH 4,377 7.1 mi
03826 East Hampstead, NH 2,470 8.1 mi
03811 Atkinson, NH 6,753 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

03038 standard
Derry, NH
Pop: 33,269
03079 standard
Salem, NH
Pop: 28,776
03053 standard
Londonderry, NH
Pop: 23,957
03801 standard
Portsmouth, NH
Pop: 21,532
03833 standard
Exeter, NH
Pop: 20,955
03842 standard
Hampton, NH
Pop: 15,345

Related Areas

Rockingham County Chester, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03036 in? ▼
ZIP code 03036 (Chester) 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 03036? ▼
ZIP code 03036 in Chester, NH has a population of 4,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03036 is $142,212, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03036 is $552,300, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03036 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03036? ▼
ZIP code 03036 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03036 are: Construction (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03036 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 03036? ▼
In ZIP code 03036, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 03036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03036 is 35.1 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 03036? ▼
In ZIP code 03036, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03036 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.