ZIP Code 03054
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Merrimack · Hillsborough County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 25,477
- Median income
- $127,303
- Median home value
- $458,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.2%
- Land area
- 84.4 sq mi
302/sq mi
▲ 67% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 65% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
New York
ZIP code 03054 in Merrimack, New Hampshire has a population of 25,477. The median household income is $127,303, which is 67% above the national average. Median home value is $458,700, 65% above the US average. 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.4 square miles in Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 25,477 residents, producing a population density of 302 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03054 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03054 sits at $127,303 (24% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $60,951. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $458,700 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,932 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsborough County, so you can benchmark 03054 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 03054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03054.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
145 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03054, Merrimack, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,477
Population
84.4
Area (sq mi)
302
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03054?
41.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
6.1%
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?
$127,303
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$60,951
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,151
Total Housing Units
10,850
Occupied Units
301
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$458,700
Median Home Value
+13% vs state
$1,932
Median Rent
1985
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03054 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 188 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 215 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 249 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 270 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 295 |
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 755 business establishments in ZIP 03054, employing approximately 19,249 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,987,008,000.
755
Businesses
19,249
Employees
$2.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 145 | 19.2% |
| Construction | 100 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 03054 vs 03052 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03052 | Litchfield, NH | 8,258 | 3.3 mi |
| 03063 | Nashua, NH | 16,216 | 5.2 mi |
| 03110 | Bedford, NH | 21,203 | 6.0 mi |
| 03031 | Amherst, NH | 11,247 | 4.6 mi |
| 03064 | Nashua, NH | 14,227 | 5.7 mi |
| 03062 | Nashua, NH | 26,694 | 9.2 mi |
| 03053 | Londonderry, NH | 23,957 | 6.9 mi |
| 03049 | Hollis, NH | 7,688 | 8.0 mi |
| 03060 | Nashua, NH | 29,357 | 8.4 mi |
| 03103 | Manchester, NH | 36,476 | 7.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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