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Salem, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03079

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

28,776
448/sq mi
$110,490
Median income
$473,300
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salem pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
448
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03079 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03079 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with 28,776 residents across 64.3 square miles, a density of 448 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03079 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,490 (8% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $58,510. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $473,300 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,625 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03079, plus 6 more within Rockingham County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 03079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03079.

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 03079, Salem, 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

28,776

Population

64.3

Area (sq mi)

448

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03079?

44.6

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$110,490

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$58,510

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03079 ranks nationally

Salem, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,490 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,737

Total Housing Units

12,618

Occupied Units

1,119

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$473,300

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,625

Median Rent

1977

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03079 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 186
2021 +13.7% 212
2022 +17.4% 249
2023 +5.0% 261
2024 +7.3% 280

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 1,295 business establishments in ZIP 03079, employing approximately 22,357 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,402,619,000.

1,295

Businesses

22,357

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 295 22.8%
Other services (except public administration) 121 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 112 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 110 8.5%
Construction 104 8.0%
Wholesale trade 94 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 88 6.8%
Finance and insurance 60 4.6%
Manufacturing 53 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 31 2.4%
Information 23 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.7%
Educational services 14 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

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 03079 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 03079 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 03079 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 03079 ranks #5 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
01844 Methuen, MA 47,249 4.2 mi
01832 Haverhill, MA 22,060 4.5 mi
03087 Windham, NH 13,592 4.2 mi
03811 Atkinson, NH 6,753 4.4 mi
03841 Hampstead, NH 6,334 6.7 mi
01841 Lawrence, MA 47,225 6.2 mi
01840 Lawrence, MA 4,733 6.5 mi
03038 Derry, NH 33,269 7.4 mi
01843 Lawrence, MA 24,425 7.6 mi
03076 Pelham, NH 12,897 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

03038 standard
Derry, NH
Pop: 33,269
03053 standard
Londonderry, NH
Pop: 23,957
03801 standard
Portsmouth, NH
Pop: 21,532
03833 standard
Exeter, NH
Pop: 20,955
03842 standard
Hampton, NH
Pop: 15,345
03087 standard
Windham, NH
Pop: 13,592

Related Areas

Rockingham County Salem, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03079 in? ▼
ZIP code 03079 (Salem) is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03079? ▼
ZIP code 03079 in Salem, NH has a population of 28,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03079? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03079 is $110,490, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03079? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03079 is $473,300, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03079? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03079 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03079? ▼
ZIP code 03079 has 1,295 business establishments employing approximately 22,357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03079? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03079 are: Retail trade (295), Other services (except public administration) (121), Professional, scientific, and technical services (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03079? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03079 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 03079? ▼
In ZIP code 03079, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 03079? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03079 is 29.0 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 03079? ▼
In ZIP code 03079, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03079? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03079 is 5.0% 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.