ZIP Code 03103
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Manchester · Hillsborough County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 36,476
- Median income
- $73,540
- Median home value
- $342,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.8%
- Land area
- 25.3 sq mi
1,445/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
New York
ZIP code 03103 in Manchester, New Hampshire has a population of 36,476. The median household income is $73,540, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $342,200, 23% above the US average. 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03103 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.3 square miles in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 36,476 residents, producing a population density of 1,445 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 03103 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03103 sits at $73,540 (28% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $36,947. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $342,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,436 per month, and 49.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03103 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsborough County, so you can benchmark 03103 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 03103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03103.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
242 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
133 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Construction 94
Construction
94 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 03103, Manchester, 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
36,476
Population
25.3
Area (sq mi)
1,445
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03103?
38.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
20.0%
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?
$73,540
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$36,947
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 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?
16,073
Total Housing Units
15,217
Occupied Units
856
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,200
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
$1,436
Median Rent
1961
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03103 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 201 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 232 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 263 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 290 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 322 |
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 1,090 business establishments in ZIP 03103, employing approximately 23,480 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,512,648,000.
1,090
Businesses
23,480
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 242 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 133 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 117 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 101 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 94 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 2.2% |
| Information | 22 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.8% |
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 03103 vs 03109 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03109 | Manchester, NH | 10,314 | 2.3 mi |
| 03101 | Manchester, NH | 3,049 | 2.7 mi |
| 03104 | Manchester, NH | 32,798 | 3.9 mi |
| 03110 | Bedford, NH | 21,203 | 4.4 mi |
| 03102 | Manchester, NH | 31,096 | 4.4 mi |
| 03052 | Litchfield, NH | 8,258 | 7.7 mi |
| 03106 | Hooksett, NH | 13,374 | 8.1 mi |
| 03053 | Londonderry, NH | 23,957 | 6.0 mi |
| 03032 | Auburn, NH | 4,953 | 5.7 mi |
| 03054 | Merrimack, NH | 25,477 | 7.8 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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