Litchfield, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03052
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,258
- 214/sq mi High-density area
- $162,036
- Median income Above-median income area
- $485,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Litchfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 214
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03052 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 03052 (Litchfield, NH) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.3 in 2023 to 317.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03052 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Litchfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, home to 8,258 residents across 38.6 square miles, a density of 214 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03052 skews affluent, with a median household income of $162,036 (58% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,220. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.0% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $485,000 (20% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 86.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,138.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, 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 03052 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 03052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Litchfield, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03052.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 03052, Litchfield, 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
8,258
Population
38.6
Area (sq mi)
214
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03052?
43.1
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
5.5%
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?
$162,036
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$63,220
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03052 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Litchfield, 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)
$162,036 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
3,070housing units
3,070
Total Housing Units
3,023
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,000
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$2,138
Median Rent
1987
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
317
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+217%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03052 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 197 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 225 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 263 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 290 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 317 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 03052, employing approximately 557 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,525,000.
85
Businesses
557
Employees
$29.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 35.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.5% |
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 03052 vs 03054 →
ZIP 03052 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
- 03060
Nashua (03060)
29,357 residents
- 03062
Nashua (03062)
26,694 residents
- 03054
Merrimack (03054)
25,477 residents
- 03051
Hudson (03051)
24,480 residents
- 03053
Londonderry (03053)
23,957 residents
- 03110
Bedford (03110)
21,203 residents
- 03063
Nashua (03063)
16,216 residents
- 03064 14,227
Nashua (03064)
14,227 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03052 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03110
Bedford (03110)
$167,418 median income
- 03052
Litchfield (03052)
$162,036 median income
- 03053
Londonderry (03053)
$134,038 median income
- 03054
Merrimack (03054)
$127,303 median income
- 03051
Hudson (03051)
$124,213 median income
- 03063
Nashua (03063)
$107,630 median income
- 03062
Nashua (03062)
$107,540 median income
- 03064
Nashua (03064)
$96,393 median income
- 03101
Manchester (03101)
$84,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03052 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03054 | Merrimack, NH | 25,477 | 3.3 mi |
| 03064 | Nashua, NH | 14,227 | 4.5 mi |
| 03053 | Londonderry, NH | 23,957 | 4.3 mi |
| 03060 | Nashua, NH | 29,357 | 7.0 mi |
| 03103 | Manchester, NH | 36,476 | 7.7 mi |
| 03051 | Hudson, NH | 24,480 | 6.0 mi |
| 03063 | Nashua, NH | 16,216 | 5.5 mi |
| 03101 | Manchester, NH | 3,049 | 10.1 mi |
| 03062 | Nashua, NH | 26,694 | 8.6 mi |
| 03110 | Bedford, NH | 21,203 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03052, 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 (8,258 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 03052 in?
ZIP code 03052 (Litchfield) 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 03052?
ZIP code 03052 in Litchfield, NH has a population of 8,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03052?
The median household income in ZIP 03052 is $162,036, which is 112% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03052?
The median home value in ZIP 03052 is $485,000, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03052 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03052?
ZIP code 03052 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03052 are: Construction (30), Other services (except public administration) (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03052 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 03052?
In ZIP code 03052, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 03052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03052 is 29.1 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 03052?
In ZIP code 03052, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03052 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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