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 Moderate-density area
- $104,220
- Median income Above-median income area
- $436,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03042 (Epping, NH) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.6 in 2023 to 304.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,098. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 2.2%. Median home value is $436,900 (8% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,742; 86.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03042 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 03042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Epping, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03042.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03042?
45.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.1%
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?
$104,220
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$63,098
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03042 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Epping, 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)
$104,220 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
3,281housing units
3,281
Total Housing Units
3,169
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$436,900
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03042 vs 03044 →
ZIP 03042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03833
Exeter (03833)
20,955 residents
- 03077
Raymond (03077)
10,155 residents
- 03857
Newmarket (03857)
9,006 residents
- 03042 6,341
Epping (03042)
6,341 residents
- 03848 6,020
Kingston (03848)
6,020 residents
- 03290 4,731
Nottingham (03290)
4,731 residents
- 03819 4,377
Danville (03819)
4,377 residents
- 03861 4,330
Lee (03861)
4,330 residents
- 03044 4,263
Fremont (03044)
4,263 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03042 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03856
Newfields (03856)
$197,885 median income
- 03861
Lee (03861)
$131,579 median income
- 03290
Nottingham (03290)
$122,201 median income
- 03044
Fremont (03044)
$120,781 median income
- 03833
Exeter (03833)
$119,393 median income
- 03819
Danville (03819)
$112,335 median income
- 03848
Kingston (03848)
$105,330 median income
- 03077
Raymond (03077)
$104,597 median income
- 03042
Epping (03042)
$104,220 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03042, 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 (6,341 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 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.
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