Hollis, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03049
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,688
- 94/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $168,883
- Median income Above-median income area
- $675,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hollis pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 94
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03049 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 03049 (Hollis, NH) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.5 in 2023 to 251.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03049 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hollis, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, home to 7,688 residents across 82.1 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03049 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,883 (65% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,164. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.9% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $675,900 (67% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 91.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,598.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 03049 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 03049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hollis, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03049.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 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 03049, Hollis, 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
7,688
Population
82.1
Area (sq mi)
94
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03049?
49.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.7%
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?
$168,883
Median Household Income
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$88,164
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03049 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Hollis, 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)
$168,883 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
3,409housing units
3,409
Total Housing Units
3,355
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$675,900
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,598
Median Rent
1979
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03049 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 162 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 179 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 205 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 228 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 251 |
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 187 business establishments in ZIP 03049, employing approximately 1,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,380,000.
187
Businesses
1,497
Employees
$109.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 23 | 12.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 10.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 5.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 4.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.6% |
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 03049 vs 03033 →
ZIP 03049 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03060
Nashua (03060)
29,357 residents
- 03062
Nashua (03062)
26,694 residents
- 03063
Nashua (03063)
16,216 residents
- 03055
Milford (03055)
15,086 residents
- 03064
Nashua (03064)
14,227 residents
- 01463 11,497
Pepperell (01463)
11,497 residents
- 03031 11,247
Amherst (03031)
11,247 residents
- 01450 10,646
Groton (01450)
10,646 residents
- 03049 7,688
Hollis (03049)
7,688 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03049 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03049 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01827
Dunstable (01827)
$208,512 median income
- 01450
Groton (01450)
$193,292 median income
- 03033
Brookline (03033)
$171,046 median income
- 03049
Hollis (03049)
$168,883 median income
- 03031
Amherst (03031)
$153,125 median income
- 01463
Pepperell (01463)
$123,911 median income
- 03063
Nashua (03063)
$107,630 median income
- 03062
Nashua (03062)
$107,540 median income
- 03055
Milford (03055)
$97,768 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03049 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03033 | Brookline, NH | 4,987 | 4.4 mi |
| 03063 | Nashua, NH | 16,216 | 3.9 mi |
| 01463 | Pepperell, MA | 11,497 | 5.5 mi |
| 03062 | Nashua, NH | 26,694 | 4.8 mi |
| 03060 | Nashua, NH | 29,357 | 6.3 mi |
| 03064 | Nashua, NH | 14,227 | 5.9 mi |
| 03031 | Amherst, NH | 11,247 | 8.4 mi |
| 01827 | Dunstable, MA | 3,179 | 6.6 mi |
| 01450 | Groton, MA | 10,646 | 9.4 mi |
| 03055 | Milford, NH | 15,086 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03049, 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 (7,688 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 03049 in?
ZIP code 03049 (Hollis) 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 03049?
ZIP code 03049 in Hollis, NH has a population of 7,688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03049?
The median household income in ZIP 03049 is $168,883, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03049?
The median home value in ZIP 03049 is $675,900, which is 143% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03049 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03049?
ZIP code 03049 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 1,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03049?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03049 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Construction (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03049?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03049 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 03049?
In ZIP code 03049, 77.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.3% 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 03049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03049 is 27.2 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 03049?
In ZIP code 03049, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03049 is 1.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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