Dunbarton, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03046
Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,758
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $124,348
- Median income Above-median income area
- $484,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dunbarton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03046 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 03046 (Dunbarton, NH) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.6 in 2023 to 298.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03046 covers 79.9 square miles in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,758 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03046 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,348 (21% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,182. The poverty rate is 3.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $484,100 (20% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 95.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,166.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merrimack County, so 03046 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 03046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dunbarton, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03046.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Information 4
Information
4 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 03046, Dunbarton, 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
2,758
Population
79.9
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03046?
48.0
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
5.2%
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?
$124,348
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$59,182
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03046 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Dunbarton, 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)
$124,348 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
1,233housing units
1,233
Total Housing Units
1,194
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$484,100
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,166
Median Rent
1990
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03046 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 181 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 204 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 233 |
| 2023 | +19.1% | 278 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 299 |
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 40 business establishments in ZIP 03046, employing approximately 203 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,005,000.
40
Businesses
203
Employees
$13.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 35.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 17.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 17.5% |
| Information | 4 | 10.0% |
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 03046 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03301
Concord (03301)
33,008 residents
- 03102
Manchester (03102)
31,096 residents
- 03045
Goffstown (03045)
13,560 residents
- 03281 8,785
Weare (03281)
8,785 residents
- 03304 7,519
Bow (03304)
7,519 residents
- 03229 5,589
Contoocook (03229)
5,589 residents
- 03070 5,254
New Boston (03070)
5,254 residents
- 03101 3,049
Manchester (03101)
3,049 residents
- 03046 2,758
Dunbarton (03046)
2,758 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03046 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03046 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
- 03070
New Boston (03070)
$154,000 median income
- 03229
Contoocook (03229)
$137,386 median income
- 03046
Dunbarton (03046)
$124,348 median income
- 03045
Goffstown (03045)
$119,205 median income
- 03281
Weare (03281)
$118,271 median income
- 03301
Concord (03301)
$86,840 median income
- 03101
Manchester (03101)
$84,434 median income
- 03102
Manchester (03102)
$74,327 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03046 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03046, 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 (2,758 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 03046 in?
ZIP code 03046 (Dunbarton) is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Merrimack County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/merrimack-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03046?
ZIP code 03046 in Dunbarton, NH has a population of 2,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03046?
The median household income in ZIP 03046 is $124,348, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03046?
The median home value in ZIP 03046 is $484,100, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03046 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03046?
ZIP code 03046 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03046 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03046?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03046 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 03046?
In ZIP code 03046, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 03046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03046 is 33.5 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 03046?
In ZIP code 03046, approximately 95.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03046 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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