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New Boston, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03070

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

5,254
47/sq mi
$154,000
Median income
$480,300
Median home value
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Boston pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Boston, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, home to 5,254 residents across 111.3 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03070 skews affluent, with a median household income of $154,000 (50% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $59,542. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $480,300 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,193 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hillsborough County, letting you compare 03070 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 03070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Boston, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03070.

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 03070, New Boston, 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

5,254

Population

111.3

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03070?

38.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$154,000

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$59,542

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03070 ranks nationally

New Boston, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$154,000 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,124

Total Housing Units

2,030

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$480,300

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,193

Median Rent

1989

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03070 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 175
2021 +13.7% 199
2022 +15.1% 229
2023 +10.6% 253
2024 +8.3% 275

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 116 business establishments in ZIP 03070, employing approximately 564 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,055,000.

116

Businesses

564

Employees

$30.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 23.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 13.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 11 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.6%
Retail trade 8 6.9%
Wholesale trade 6 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Manufacturing 3 2.6%
Finance and insurance 3 2.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.6%

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 03070 vs 03057 →

ZIP 03070 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 03070 ranks #4 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 03070 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 03070 ranks #2 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
03057 Mont Vernon, NH 2,500 5.2 mi
03281 Weare, NH 8,785 7.4 mi
03043 Francestown, NH 1,573 6.5 mi
03045 Goffstown, NH 13,560 6.6 mi
03082 Lyndeborough, NH 1,615 6.9 mi
03031 Amherst, NH 11,247 8.4 mi
03046 Dunbarton, NH 2,758 9.5 mi
03086 Wilton, NH 3,728 11.1 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 New Boston, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03070 in? ▼
ZIP code 03070 (New Boston) 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 03070? ▼
ZIP code 03070 in New Boston, NH has a population of 5,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03070 is $154,000, which is 102% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03070 is $480,300, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03070 is White at 96.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03070? ▼
ZIP code 03070 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03070 are: Construction (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03070 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 03070? ▼
In ZIP code 03070, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 03070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03070 is 35.6 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 03070? ▼
In ZIP code 03070, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03070 is 6.3% 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.