ZIP Code 03234
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Epsom · Merrimack County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 4,572
- Median income
- $97,941
- Median home value
- $338,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.6%
- Land area
- 89.1 sq mi
51/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.1
New York
ZIP code 03234 in Epsom, New Hampshire has a population of 4,572. The median household income is $97,941, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $338,400, 22% above the US average. 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03234 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.1 square miles in Epsom, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 4,572 residents, producing a population density of 51 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 03234 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03234 sits at $97,941 (4% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $46,509. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $338,400 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,212 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03234 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Merrimack County, so you can benchmark 03234 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 03234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03234.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 03234, Epsom, 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
4,572
Population
89.1
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03234?
47.1
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
2.7%
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?
$97,941
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$46,509
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 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?
1,985
Total Housing Units
1,926
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$1,212
Median Rent
1986
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
+14.4%
YoY Change (2024)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03234 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 200 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 232 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 280 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 293 |
| 2024 | +14.4% | 335 |
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 107 business establishments in ZIP 03234, employing approximately 1,392 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,559,000.
107
Businesses
1,392
Employees
$71.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.8% |
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 03234 vs 03258 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03258 | Chichester, NH | 2,517 | 4.2 mi |
| 03263 | Pittsfield, NH | 4,114 | 5.7 mi |
| 03261 | Northwood, NH | 4,246 | 6.5 mi |
| 03275 | Suncook, NH | 11,437 | 5.5 mi |
| 03037 | Deerfield, NH | 4,219 | 6.8 mi |
| 03218 | Barnstead, NH | 960 | 8.6 mi |
| 03307 | Loudon, NH | 5,334 | 9.3 mi |
| 03106 | Hooksett, NH | 13,374 | 11.1 mi |
| 03225 | Center Barnstead, NH | 3,660 | 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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