ZIP Code 03055
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Milford · Hillsborough County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 15,086
- Median income
- $97,768
- Median home value
- $398,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.2%
- Land area
- 64.8 sq mi
233/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
New York
ZIP code 03055 in Milford, New Hampshire has a population of 15,086. The median household income is $97,768, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $398,800, 43% above the US average. 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03055 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.8 square miles in Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 15,086 residents, producing a population density of 233 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 03055 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03055 sits at $97,768 (4% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $49,165. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $398,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,661 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03055 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, 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 03055 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 03055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03055.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
38 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 03055, Milford, 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
15,086
Population
64.8
Area (sq mi)
233
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03055?
36.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
8.0%
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?
$97,768
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$49,165
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 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?
6,596
Total Housing Units
6,399
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$398,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,661
Median Rent
1982
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03055 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 179 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 207 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 239 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 262 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 289 |
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 411 business establishments in ZIP 03055, employing approximately 6,338 people with a combined annual payroll of $353,946,000.
411
Businesses
6,338
Employees
$353.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 50 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
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 03055 vs 03033 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03033 | Brookline, NH | 4,987 | 4.9 mi |
| 03057 | Mont Vernon, NH | 2,500 | 5.9 mi |
| 03086 | Wilton, NH | 3,728 | 5.0 mi |
| 03031 | Amherst, NH | 11,247 | 4.9 mi |
| 03048 | Greenville, NH | 3,426 | 6.6 mi |
| 03049 | Hollis, NH | 7,688 | 6.6 mi |
| 03082 | Lyndeborough, NH | 1,615 | 7.7 mi |
| 01463 | Pepperell, MA | 11,497 | 10.7 mi |
| 01474 | West Townsend, MA | 2,125 | 11.1 mi |
| 03110 | Bedford, NH | 21,203 | 11.2 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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