Weare, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03281
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,785
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $118,271
- Median income Above-median income area
- $396,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weare pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03281 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 03281 (Weare, NH) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.8 in 2023 to 307.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03281 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, home to 8,785 residents across 153.0 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03281 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,271 (16% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,452. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.4% and unemployment is 0.4%. Median home value is $396,300 (2% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,541; 93.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 03281 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 03281
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weare, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03281.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Retail trade 14
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 14
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 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 03281, Weare, 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
8,785
Population
153.0
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03281?
45.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
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?
$118,271
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$55,452
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03281 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Weare, 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)
$118,271 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
3,859housing units
3,859
Total Housing Units
3,565
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$396,300
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,541
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03281 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 192 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 223 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 265 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 281 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 307 |
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 161 business establishments in ZIP 03281, employing approximately 1,098 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,810,000.
161
Businesses
1,098
Employees
$64.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 31.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.9% |
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 03281 vs 03046 →
ZIP 03281 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03281
Weare (03281)
8,785 residents
- 03229
Contoocook (03229)
5,589 residents
- 03070
New Boston (03070)
5,254 residents
- 03242
Henniker (03242)
4,836 residents
- 03046 2,758
Dunbarton (03046)
2,758 residents
- 03047 1,767
Greenfield (03047)
1,767 residents
- 03043 1,573
Francestown (03043)
1,573 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03281 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03281 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03070
New Boston (03070)
$154,000 median income
- 03229
Contoocook (03229)
$137,386 median income
- 03046
Dunbarton (03046)
$124,348 median income
- 03281
Weare (03281)
$118,271 median income
- 03043
Francestown (03043)
$104,063 median income
- 03047
Greenfield (03047)
$103,603 median income
- 03242
Henniker (03242)
$95,206 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03281 ranks #4 of 7 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 03281, 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 (8,785 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 03281 in?
ZIP code 03281 (Weare) 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 03281?
ZIP code 03281 in Weare, NH has a population of 8,785 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03281?
The median household income in ZIP 03281 is $118,271, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03281?
The median home value in ZIP 03281 is $396,300, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03281?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03281 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03281?
ZIP code 03281 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 1,098 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03281?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03281 are: Construction (50), Other services (except public administration) (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03281?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03281 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 03281?
In ZIP code 03281, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 03281?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03281 is 35.7 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 03281?
In ZIP code 03281, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03281?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03281 is 1.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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