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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
$119,205
Median income
$384,600
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $56,672. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. Median home value sits at $384,600 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,486 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.0%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsborough County, so you can benchmark 03045 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 03045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goffstown, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03045.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 03045?

45.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$56,672

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03045 ranks nationally

Goffstown, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,205 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,670

Total Housing Units

5,506

Occupied Units

164

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$384,600

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03045 ranks #5 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 03045 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 03045 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hillsborough County

03103 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 36,476
03104 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 32,798
03102 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 31,096
03060 standard
Nashua, NH
Pop: 29,357
03062 standard
Nashua, NH
Pop: 26,694
03054 standard
Merrimack, NH
Pop: 25,477

Related Areas

Hillsborough County Goffstown, NH New Hampshire

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.

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