Chichester, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03258
Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,517
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $108,906
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chichester pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03258 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 03258 (Chichester, NH) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.4 in 2023 to 275.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03258 covers 54.7 square miles in Chichester, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,517 residents on file, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03258 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,906 (6% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,690. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 2.2%. Median home value is $410,100 (1% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $2,055; 85.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merrimack County, so 03258 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 03258
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chichester, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03258.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 03258, Chichester, 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
2,517
Population
54.7
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03258?
43.1
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
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?
$108,906
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$47,690
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03258 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Chichester, 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)
$108,906 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
1,101housing units
1,101
Total Housing Units
1,038
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,100
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$2,055
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03258 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 185 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 208 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 222 |
| 2023 | +19.1% | 264 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 275 |
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 81 business establishments in ZIP 03258, employing approximately 537 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,920,000.
81
Businesses
537
Employees
$33.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 29.6% |
| Construction | 11 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.7% |
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 03258 vs 03234 →
ZIP 03258 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03301
Concord (03301)
33,008 residents
- 03275 11,437
Suncook (03275)
11,437 residents
- 03304 7,519
Bow (03304)
7,519 residents
- 03307 5,334
Loudon (03307)
5,334 residents
- 03234 4,572
Epsom (03234)
4,572 residents
- 03037 4,219
Deerfield (03037)
4,219 residents
- 03263 4,114
Pittsfield (03263)
4,114 residents
- 03258 2,517
Chichester (03258)
2,517 residents
- 03218 960
Barnstead (03218)
960 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03258 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03258 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03304
Bow (03304)
$172,857 median income
- 03037
Deerfield (03037)
$130,371 median income
- 03218
Barnstead (03218)
$112,500 median income
- 03258
Chichester (03258)
$108,906 median income
- 03307
Loudon (03307)
$107,226 median income
- 03234
Epsom (03234)
$97,941 median income
- 03301
Concord (03301)
$86,840 median income
- 03275
Suncook (03275)
$82,910 median income
- 03263
Pittsfield (03263)
$74,318 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03258 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03258, 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 (2,517 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 03258 in?
ZIP code 03258 (Chichester) 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 03258?
ZIP code 03258 in Chichester, NH has a population of 2,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03258?
The median household income in ZIP 03258 is $108,906, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03258?
The median home value in ZIP 03258 is $410,100, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03258?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03258 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03258?
ZIP code 03258 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 537 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03258?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03258 are: Retail trade (24), Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03258?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03258 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 03258?
In ZIP code 03258, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 03258?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03258 is 30.6 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 03258?
In ZIP code 03258, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03258?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03258 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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