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Epping, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03042

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

6,341
94/sq mi
$104,220
Median income
$436,900
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Epping pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
94
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03042 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Epping, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 6,341 residents across 67.2 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,220 (2% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $63,098. Poverty here runs at 4.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $436,900 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,742 monthly, and 86.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rockingham County, letting you compare 03042 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 03042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Epping, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03042.

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 03042, Epping, 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

6,341

Population

67.2

Area (sq mi)

94

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03042?

45.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$104,220

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$63,098

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03042 ranks nationally

Epping, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,220 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,281

Total Housing Units

3,169

Occupied Units

112

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$436,900

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,742

Median Rent

1989

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03042 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 194
2021 +11.1% 215
2022 +19.0% 256
2023 +13.0% 290
2024 +5.2% 305

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 234 business establishments in ZIP 03042, employing approximately 3,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,608,000.

234

Businesses

3,169

Employees

$125.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 20.9%
Other services (except public administration) 32 13.7%
Construction 29 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 29 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 20 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.4%
Finance and insurance 7 3.0%
Wholesale trade 6 2.6%
Information 6 2.6%
Manufacturing 5 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.3%

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 03042 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 03042 ranks #4 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 03042 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 03042 ranks #9 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
03044 Fremont, NH 4,263 4.9 mi
03856 Newfields, NH 1,680 5.5 mi
03290 Nottingham, NH 4,731 5.6 mi
03861 Lee, NH 4,330 5.9 mi
03077 Raymond, NH 10,155 6.3 mi
03857 Newmarket, NH 9,006 6.3 mi
03848 Kingston, NH 6,020 9.3 mi
03833 Exeter, NH 20,955 6.8 mi
03819 Danville, NH 4,377 8.7 mi
03291 West Nottingham, NH 39 9.6 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 Epping, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03042 in? ▼
ZIP code 03042 (Epping) 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 03042? ▼
ZIP code 03042 in Epping, NH has a population of 6,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03042 is $104,220, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03042 is $436,900, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03042 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03042? ▼
ZIP code 03042 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 3,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03042 are: Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (32), Construction (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03042 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 03042? ▼
In ZIP code 03042, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 03042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03042 is 32.2 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 03042? ▼
In ZIP code 03042, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03042 is 4.7% 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.