ZIP Code 03086
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Wilton · Hillsborough County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 3,728
- Median income
- $113,750
- Median home value
- $381,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.6%
- Land area
- 69.8 sq mi
53/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.3
New York
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.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03086?
45.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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
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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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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