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Nashua, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03060

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

29,357
1,734/sq mi
$79,855
Median income
$362,600
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashua pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,734
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03060 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03060 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with 29,357 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 1,734 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03060 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,855 (22% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $42,521. Local economic indicators show a 12.5% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $362,600 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,597 monthly, and 37.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 03060 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 03060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashua, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03060.

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 03060, Nashua, 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

29,357

Population

16.9

Area (sq mi)

1,734

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03060?

36.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

18.6%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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?

$79,855

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$42,521

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03060 ranks nationally

Nashua, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,855 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

What does housing look like?

13,060

Total Housing Units

12,399

Occupied Units

661

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.1%
Renter 62.9%

$362,600

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,597

Median Rent

1959

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03060 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 193
2021 +13.8% 220
2022 +13.3% 250
2023 +5.7% 264
2024 +10.3% 291

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 1,263 business establishments in ZIP 03060, employing approximately 20,941 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,246,139,000.

1,263

Businesses

20,941

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 276 21.9%
Health care and social assistance 203 16.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 129 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 127 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 106 8.4%
Construction 89 7.0%
Finance and insurance 53 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 3.9%
Manufacturing 46 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 3.3%
Wholesale trade 40 3.2%
Information 35 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.5%
Educational services 16 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%

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 03060 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 03060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03060 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 03060 ranks #null 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
03064 Nashua, NH 14,227 2.7 mi
03062 Nashua, NH 26,694 2.3 mi
03051 Hudson, NH 24,480 3.1 mi
03063 Nashua, NH 16,216 4.0 mi
01879 Tyngsboro, MA 11,305 5.4 mi
03052 Litchfield, NH 8,258 7.0 mi
01827 Dunstable, MA 3,179 4.9 mi
03049 Hollis, NH 7,688 6.3 mi
03076 Pelham, NH 12,897 6.9 mi
03054 Merrimack, NH 25,477 8.4 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
03062 standard
Nashua, NH
Pop: 26,694
03054 standard
Merrimack, NH
Pop: 25,477
03051 standard
Hudson, NH
Pop: 24,480

Related Areas

Hillsborough County Nashua, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03060 in? ▼
ZIP code 03060 (Nashua) 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 03060? ▼
ZIP code 03060 in Nashua, NH has a population of 29,357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03060? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03060 is $79,855, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03060? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03060 is $362,600, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03060? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03060 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03060? ▼
ZIP code 03060 has 1,263 business establishments employing approximately 20,941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03060? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03060 are: Retail trade (276), Health care and social assistance (203), Professional, scientific, and technical services (129). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03060? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03060 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 03060? ▼
In ZIP code 03060, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 03060? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03060 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03060? ▼
In ZIP code 03060, approximately 37.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03060? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03060 is 12.5% 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.