PlainZIP

Hillsborough, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03244

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

8,092
38/sq mi
$86,375
Median income
$279,500
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hillsborough pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03244 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03244 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, home to 8,092 residents across 212.4 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03244 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,375 (16% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $43,223. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $279,500 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,241 per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 41 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hillsborough County, letting you compare 03244 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 03244

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillsborough, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03244.

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 03244, Hillsborough, 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

8,092

Population

212.4

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 03244?

43.6

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$86,375

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$43,223

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

40.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03244 ranks nationally

Hillsborough, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,375 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,893

Total Housing Units

3,166

Occupied Units

727

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$279,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,241

Median Rent

1975

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

+16.8%

YoY Change (2024)

331

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+231%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03244 have increased 16.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.7% 193
2021 +20.5% 232
2022 +20.1% 279
2023 +1.8% 284
2024 +16.8% 331

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 143 business establishments in ZIP 03244, employing approximately 1,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,846,000.

143

Businesses

1,734

Employees

$87.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 30 21.0%
Construction 23 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 9.8%
Finance and insurance 8 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.9%
Manufacturing 5 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.8%
Information 4 2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.1%
Educational services 3 2.1%

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 03244 vs 03442 →

ZIP 03244 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 03244 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03244 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 03244 ranks #6 of 7 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
03442 Bennington, NH 1,491 7.3 mi
03440 Antrim, NH 2,692 5.5 mi
03242 Henniker, NH 4,836 6.2 mi
03221 Bradford, NH 2,091 9.5 mi
03449 Hancock, NH 1,654 10.6 mi
03043 Francestown, NH 1,573 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hillsborough County

03103 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 36,476
03104 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 32,798
03102 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 31,096
03060 standard
Nashua, NH
Pop: 29,357
03062 standard
Nashua, NH
Pop: 26,694
03054 standard
Merrimack, NH
Pop: 25,477

Related Areas

Hillsborough County Hillsborough, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03244 in? ▼
ZIP code 03244 (Hillsborough) is located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Hillsborough County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hillsborough-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03244? ▼
ZIP code 03244 in Hillsborough, NH has a population of 8,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03244? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03244 is $86,375, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03244? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03244 is $279,500, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03244? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03244 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03244? ▼
ZIP code 03244 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03244? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03244 are: Retail trade (30), Construction (23), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03244? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03244 increased by 16.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 03244? ▼
In ZIP code 03244, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 03244? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03244 is 40.5 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 03244? ▼
In ZIP code 03244, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03244? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03244 is 8.1% 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.