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Wilton, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03086

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

3,728
53/sq mi
$113,750
Median income
$381,600
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03086 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03086 covers 69.8 square miles in Wilton, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,728 residents on file, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03086 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,750 (11% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $64,279. Poverty here runs at 3.6%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. The typical home here is valued at $381,600 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,398 monthly, and 76.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hillsborough County, letting you compare 03086 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 03086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilton, NH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,728

Population

69.8

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 03086 ranks nationally

Wilton, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,750 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 03086 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 03086 ranks #5 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 03086 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 03086 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
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

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 Wilton, NH New Hampshire

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.