ZIP Code 03086

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Wilton · Hillsborough County · New Hampshire

Population
3,728

53/sq mi

Median income
$113,750

▲ 49% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$381,600

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.6%

Median age 45.3

Land area
69.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 03086 in Wilton, New Hampshire has a population of 3,728. The median household income is $113,750, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $381,600, 37% above the US average. 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.8 square miles in Wilton, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 3,728 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 03086 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03086 sits at $113,750 (11% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $64,279. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $381,600 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,398 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsborough County, so you can benchmark 03086 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 03086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03086.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03086, Wilton, 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

3,728

Population

69.8

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03086?

45.3

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$113,750

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$64,279

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,987

Total Housing Units

1,816

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$381,600

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,398

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03086 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 173
2021 +12.9% 196
2022 +22.3% 239
2023 +0.1% 240
2024 +6.9% 256

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 86 business establishments in ZIP 03086, employing approximately 997 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,902,000.

86

Businesses

997

Employees

$49.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 13 15.1%
Construction 12 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.0%
Retail trade 5 5.8%
Information 4 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.7%
Wholesale trade 3 3.5%

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 03086 vs 03082 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03082 Lyndeborough, NH 1,615 4.9 mi
03084 Temple, NH 1,366 4.3 mi
03048 Greenville, NH 3,426 5.6 mi
03055 Milford, NH 15,086 5.0 mi
03057 Mont Vernon, NH 2,500 6.7 mi
03033 Brookline, NH 4,987 7.7 mi
03071 New Ipswich, NH 5,109 7.7 mi
03047 Greenfield, NH 1,767 9.1 mi
03070 New Boston, NH 5,254 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03086 in?
ZIP code 03086 (Wilton) 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 03086?
ZIP code 03086 in Wilton, NH has a population of 3,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03086?
The median household income in ZIP 03086 is $113,750, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03086?
The median home value in ZIP 03086 is $381,600, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03086 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03086?
ZIP code 03086 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 997 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03086 are: Manufacturing (13), Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03086 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 03086?
In ZIP code 03086, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 03086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03086 is 30.1 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 03086?
In ZIP code 03086, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03086 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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