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Hooksett, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03106

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

13,374
143/sq mi
$118,442
Median income
$408,400
Median home value
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hooksett pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
143
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, home to 13,374 residents across 93.6 square miles, a density of 143 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03106 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $408,400 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,661 monthly, and 80.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Merrimack County, letting you compare 03106 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 03106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hooksett, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03106.

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 03106, Hooksett, 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

13,374

Population

93.6

Area (sq mi)

143

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03106?

41.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

How ZIP 03106 ranks nationally

Hooksett, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,442 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%

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

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$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

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ZIP 03106 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 03106 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 03106 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 03106 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Merrimack County

03301 standard
Concord, NH
Pop: 33,008
03303 standard
Concord, NH
Pop: 15,524
03275 standard
Suncook, NH
Pop: 11,437
03235 standard
Franklin, NH
Pop: 8,562
03276 standard
Tilton, NH
Pop: 8,324
03304 standard
Bow, NH
Pop: 7,519

Related Areas

Merrimack County Hooksett, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03106 in? ▼
ZIP code 03106 (Hooksett) is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Merrimack County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/merrimack-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03106? ▼
ZIP code 03106 in Hooksett, NH has a population of 13,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03106 is $118,442, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03106 is $408,400, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03106 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03106? ▼
ZIP code 03106 has 510 business establishments employing approximately 9,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03106 are: Construction (77), Retail trade (76), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03106 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 03106? ▼
In ZIP code 03106, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% 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 03106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03106 is 26.9 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 03106? ▼
In ZIP code 03106, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03106 is 3.3% 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.