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 Moderate-density area
- $154,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $480,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03070 (New Boston, NH) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.4 in 2023 to 274.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,542. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $480,300 (19% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,193.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 03070 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 03070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Boston, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03070.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03070?
38.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.6%
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?
$154,000
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$59,542
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03070 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
New Boston, 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)
$154,000 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
2,124housing units
2,124
Total Housing Units
2,030
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$480,300
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 03045
Goffstown (03045)
13,560 residents
- 03031
Amherst (03031)
11,247 residents
- 03281
Weare (03281)
8,785 residents
- 03070 5,254
New Boston (03070)
5,254 residents
- 03086 3,728
Wilton (03086)
3,728 residents
- 03046 2,758
Dunbarton (03046)
2,758 residents
- 03057 2,500
Mont Vernon (03057)
2,500 residents
- 03082 1,615
Lyndeborough (03082)
1,615 residents
- 03043 1,573
Francestown (03043)
1,573 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03070 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03057
Mont Vernon (03057)
$156,250 median income
- 03070
New Boston (03070)
$154,000 median income
- 03031
Amherst (03031)
$153,125 median income
- 03046
Dunbarton (03046)
$124,348 median income
- 03082
Lyndeborough (03082)
$120,313 median income
- 03045
Goffstown (03045)
$119,205 median income
- 03281
Weare (03281)
$118,271 median income
- 03086
Wilton (03086)
$113,750 median income
- 03043
Francestown (03043)
$104,063 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03070, 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 (5,254 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 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.
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