ZIP Code 03261
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Northwood · Rockingham County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 4,246
- Median income
- $129,375
- Median home value
- $363,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.9%
- Land area
- 72.8 sq mi
58/sq mi
▲ 70% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 03261 in Northwood, New Hampshire has a population of 4,246. The median household income is $129,375, which is 70% above the national average. Median home value is $363,000, 31% above the US average. 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03261 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.8 square miles in Northwood, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 4,246 residents, producing a population density of 58 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 03261 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03261 sits at $129,375 (26% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $48,395. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $363,000 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,201 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03261 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03261 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 03261
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03261.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 03261, Northwood, 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
4,246
Population
72.8
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03261?
42.4
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
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?
$129,375
Median Household Income
+26% vs state
$48,395
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,281
Total Housing Units
1,776
Occupied Units
505
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,000
Median Home Value
-10% vs state
$1,201
Median Rent
1971
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
+12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03261 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 195 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 229 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 249 |
| 2023 | +18.6% | 295 |
| 2024 | +12.9% | 333 |
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 115 business establishments in ZIP 03261, employing approximately 1,112 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,793,000.
115
Businesses
1,112
Employees
$50.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 27.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.6% |
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 03261 vs 03291 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03291 | West Nottingham, NH | 39 | 4.1 mi |
| 03037 | Deerfield, NH | 4,219 | 5.5 mi |
| 03884 | Strafford, NH | 3,964 | 5.5 mi |
| 03234 | Epsom, NH | 4,572 | 6.5 mi |
| 03225 | Center Barnstead, NH | 3,660 | 10.1 mi |
| 03290 | Nottingham, NH | 4,731 | 7.6 mi |
| 03263 | Pittsfield, NH | 4,114 | 7.6 mi |
| 03218 | Barnstead, NH | 960 | 9.3 mi |
| 03034 | Candia, NH | 3,970 | 11.6 mi |
| 03835 | Farmington, NH | 6,786 | 12.3 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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