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Hudson, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03051

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,480
334/sq mi
$124,213
Median income
$438,900
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hudson pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
334
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03051 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03051 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with 24,480 residents across 73.3 square miles, a density of 334 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03051 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,213 (21% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $55,789. Local economic indicators show a 4.6% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $438,900 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,735 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 03051 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hillsborough County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 03051

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03051.

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 03051, Hudson, 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

24,480

Population

73.3

Area (sq mi)

334

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03051?

45.7

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$124,213

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$55,789

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03051 ranks nationally

Hudson, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,213 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,217

Total Housing Units

9,930

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$438,900

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,735

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03051 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 189
2021 +12.9% 214
2022 +14.4% 245
2023 +9.6% 268
2024 +6.5% 286

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 648 business establishments in ZIP 03051, employing approximately 11,545 people with a combined annual payroll of $843,884,000.

648

Businesses

11,545

Employees

$843.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 133 20.5%
Retail trade 78 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 64 9.9%
Manufacturing 63 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 54 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 38 5.9%
Wholesale trade 37 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 2.6%
Educational services 14 2.2%
Finance and insurance 10 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%
Information 5 0.8%

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 03051 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 03051 ranks #3 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 03051 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 03051 ranks #7 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
03060 Nashua, NH 29,357 3.1 mi
03064 Nashua, NH 14,227 3.6 mi
03076 Pelham, NH 12,897 4.7 mi
01879 Tyngsboro, MA 11,305 6.8 mi
03052 Litchfield, NH 8,258 6.0 mi
03063 Nashua, NH 16,216 5.8 mi
03062 Nashua, NH 26,694 5.3 mi
03053 Londonderry, NH 23,957 8.0 mi
01863 North Chelmsford, MA 8,891 9.1 mi
03087 Windham, NH 13,592 6.2 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 Hudson, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03051 in? ▼
ZIP code 03051 (Hudson) 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 03051? ▼
ZIP code 03051 in Hudson, NH has a population of 24,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03051? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03051 is $124,213, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03051? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03051 is $438,900, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03051? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03051 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03051? ▼
ZIP code 03051 has 648 business establishments employing approximately 11,545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03051? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03051 are: Construction (133), Retail trade (78), Other services (except public administration) (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03051? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03051 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 03051? ▼
In ZIP code 03051, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 03051? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03051 is 31.4 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 03051? ▼
In ZIP code 03051, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03051? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03051 is 4.6% 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.