Goffstown, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03045
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,560
- 146/sq mi High-density area
- $119,205
- Median income Above-median income area
- $384,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goffstown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 146
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03045 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 03045 (Goffstown, NH) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.0 in 2023 to 307.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03045 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, home to 13,560 residents across 92.7 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03045 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,205 (16% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,672. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 0.6%. Median home value is $384,600 (5% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,486; 87.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 03045 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 03045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goffstown, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03045.
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 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 03045, Goffstown, 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
13,560
Population
92.7
Area (sq mi)
146
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03045?
45.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
3.0%
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?
$119,205
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$56,672
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03045 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Goffstown, 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)
$119,205 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
5,670housing units
5,670
Total Housing Units
5,506
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$384,600
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,486
Median Rent
1983
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03045 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 197 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 224 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 262 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 292 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 308 |
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 282 business establishments in ZIP 03045, employing approximately 2,361 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,391,000.
282
Businesses
2,361
Employees
$118.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 59 | 20.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.8% |
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 03045 vs 03102 →
ZIP 03045 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
- 03102
Manchester (03102)
31,096 residents
- 03110
Bedford (03110)
21,203 residents
- 03045 13,560
Goffstown (03045)
13,560 residents
- 03106 13,374
Hooksett (03106)
13,374 residents
- 03031 11,247
Amherst (03031)
11,247 residents
- 03304 7,519
Bow (03304)
7,519 residents
- 03070 5,254
New Boston (03070)
5,254 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03045 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03304
Bow (03304)
$172,857 median income
- 03110
Bedford (03110)
$167,418 median income
- 03070
New Boston (03070)
$154,000 median income
- 03031
Amherst (03031)
$153,125 median income
- 03046
Dunbarton (03046)
$124,348 median income
- 03045
Goffstown (03045)
$119,205 median income
- 03106
Hooksett (03106)
$118,442 median income
- 03104
Manchester (03104)
$88,897 median income
- 03101
Manchester (03101)
$84,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03045 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03102 | Manchester, NH | 31,096 | 4.1 mi |
| 03046 | Dunbarton, NH | 2,758 | 5.9 mi |
| 03110 | Bedford, NH | 21,203 | 5.8 mi |
| 03101 | Manchester, NH | 3,049 | 5.7 mi |
| 03104 | Manchester, NH | 32,798 | 6.5 mi |
| 03304 | Bow, NH | 7,519 | 7.9 mi |
| 03070 | New Boston, NH | 5,254 | 6.6 mi |
| 03106 | Hooksett, NH | 13,374 | 7.6 mi |
| 03031 | Amherst, NH | 11,247 | 10.5 mi |
| 03103 | Manchester, NH | 36,476 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03045, 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 (13,560 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 03045 in?
ZIP code 03045 (Goffstown) is located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Hillsborough County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hillsborough-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03045?
ZIP code 03045 in Goffstown, NH has a population of 13,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03045?
The median household income in ZIP 03045 is $119,205, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03045?
The median home value in ZIP 03045 is $384,600, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03045 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03045?
ZIP code 03045 has 282 business establishments employing approximately 2,361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03045 are: Construction (59), Other services (except public administration) (34), Retail trade (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03045?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03045 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 03045?
In ZIP code 03045, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 03045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03045 is 28.6 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 03045?
In ZIP code 03045, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03045 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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