ZIP Code 03106
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Hooksett · Merrimack County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 13,374
- Median income
- $118,442
- Median home value
- $408,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.4%
- Land area
- 93.6 sq mi
143/sq mi
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
New York
ZIP code 03106 in Hooksett, New Hampshire has a population of 13,374. The median household income is $118,442, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $408,400, 47% above the US average. 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.6 square miles in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 13,374 residents, producing a population density of 143 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 03106 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03106 sits at $118,442 (16% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $51,742. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $408,400 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,661 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Merrimack County, so you can benchmark 03106 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 03106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03106.
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
33 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 03106, Hooksett, 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
13,374
Population
93.6
Area (sq mi)
143
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03106?
41.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
3.2%
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?
$118,442
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$51,742
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
5,696
Total Housing Units
5,475
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,400
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$1,661
Median Rent
1988
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03106 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 194 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 221 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 254 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 285 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 312 |
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 510 business establishments in ZIP 03106, employing approximately 9,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $608,179,000.
510
Businesses
9,329
Employees
$608.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 77 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 76 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
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 03106 vs 03104 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03104 | Manchester, NH | 32,798 | 4.3 mi |
| 03275 | Suncook, NH | 11,437 | 6.2 mi |
| 03101 | Manchester, NH | 3,049 | 5.9 mi |
| 03102 | Manchester, NH | 31,096 | 5.2 mi |
| 03103 | Manchester, NH | 36,476 | 8.1 mi |
| 03034 | Candia, NH | 3,970 | 6.3 mi |
| 03109 | Manchester, NH | 10,314 | 7.5 mi |
| 03304 | Bow, NH | 7,519 | 6.3 mi |
| 03032 | Auburn, NH | 4,953 | 7.3 mi |
| 03045 | Goffstown, NH | 13,560 | 7.6 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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