Newbury, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03255
Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,090
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $117,045
- Median income Above-median income area
- $465,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newbury pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03255 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03255 (Newbury, NH) fell -13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.8 in 2023 to 285.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03255 covers 95.0 square miles in Newbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,090 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03255 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,045 (14% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,765. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 1.3%. Median home value is $465,000 (15% above the average New Hampshire ZIP); 87.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merrimack County, so 03255 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 03255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newbury, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03255.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03255, Newbury, 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
2,090
Population
95.0
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03255?
53.4
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
2.8%
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?
$117,045
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$55,765
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03255 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Newbury, NH household income vs. every New Hampshire ZIP code
Median household income among 236 reporting New Hampshire ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$117,045 Top 26% higher than 74% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,521housing units
1,521
Total Housing Units
800
Occupied Units
721
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$465,000
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
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
-13.2%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03255 have decreased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 191 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 223 |
| 2022 | +32.2% | 294 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 329 |
| 2024 | -13.2% | 285 |
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 40 business establishments in ZIP 03255, employing approximately 611 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,106,000.
40
Businesses
611
Employees
$12.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 30.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.5% |
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 03255 vs 03273 →
ZIP 03255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03257
New London (03257)
4,455 residents
- 03782
Sunapee (03782)
2,945 residents
- 03221
Bradford (03221)
2,091 residents
- 03255
Newbury (03255)
2,090 residents
- 03280 1,123
Washington (03280)
1,123 residents
- 03752 810
Goshen (03752)
810 residents
- 03260 809
North Sutton (03260)
809 residents
- 03751 583
Georges Mills (03751)
583 residents
- 03273 312
South Sutton (03273)
312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03255 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03273
South Sutton (03273)
$187,979 median income
- 03233
Elkins (03233)
$120,156 median income
- 03255
Newbury (03255)
$117,045 median income
- 03260
North Sutton (03260)
$117,000 median income
- 03782
Sunapee (03782)
$110,175 median income
- 03221
Bradford (03221)
$109,803 median income
- 03257
New London (03257)
$107,000 median income
- 03280
Washington (03280)
$90,096 median income
- 03752 $70,417
Goshen (03752)
$70,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03255 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03273 | South Sutton, NH | 312 | 4.9 mi |
| 03752 | Goshen, NH | 810 | 4.8 mi |
| 03221 | Bradford, NH | 2,091 | 5.4 mi |
| 03257 | New London, NH | 4,455 | 7.3 mi |
| 03782 | Sunapee, NH | 2,945 | 6.2 mi |
| 03260 | North Sutton, NH | 809 | 5.9 mi |
| 03754 | Guild, NH | 86 | 7.1 mi |
| 03280 | Washington, NH | 1,123 | 9.7 mi |
| 03751 | Georges Mills, NH | 583 | 9.8 mi |
| 03233 | Elkins, NH | 115 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03255, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,090 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03255 in?
ZIP code 03255 (Newbury) 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 03255?
ZIP code 03255 in Newbury, NH has a population of 2,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03255?
The median household income in ZIP 03255 is $117,045, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03255?
The median home value in ZIP 03255 is $465,000, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03255 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03255?
ZIP code 03255 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03255?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03255 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (5), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03255?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03255 decreased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 03255?
In ZIP code 03255, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.4% 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 03255?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03255 is 32.5 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 03255?
In ZIP code 03255, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03255 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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