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Nottingham, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03290

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

4,731
40/sq mi
$122,201
Median income
$457,500
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nottingham pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03290 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03290 covers 118.6 square miles in Nottingham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,731 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03290 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,201 (19% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $55,318. Poverty here runs at 1.4%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $457,500 for a typical home value (13% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,068 a month; 94.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03290, plus 6 more within Rockingham County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 03290

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nottingham, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03290.

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 03290, Nottingham, 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

4,731

Population

118.6

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03290?

38.8

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$122,201

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$55,318

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03290 ranks nationally

Nottingham, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,201 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,193

Total Housing Units

1,984

Occupied Units

209

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$457,500

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$2,068

Median Rent

1992

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

313

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+213%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03290 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 191
2021 +15.6% 221
2022 +16.8% 258
2023 +10.8% 286
2024 +9.3% 313

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 03290, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,140,000.

56

Businesses

230

Employees

$11.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 25.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 23.2%
Retail trade 5 8.9%
Manufacturing 4 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.1%
Wholesale trade 3 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 03290 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 03290 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 03290 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 03290 ranks #4 of 9 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
03291 West Nottingham, NH 39 3.9 mi
03861 Lee, NH 4,330 5.8 mi
03042 Epping, NH 6,341 5.6 mi
03044 Fremont, NH 4,263 9.4 mi
03037 Deerfield, NH 4,219 6.7 mi
03825 Barrington, NH 8,512 7.3 mi
03077 Raymond, NH 10,155 7.4 mi
03261 Northwood, NH 4,246 7.6 mi
03839 Rochester, NH 3,735 11.7 mi
03833 Exeter, NH 20,955 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

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Derry, NH
Pop: 33,269
03079 standard
Salem, NH
Pop: 28,776
03053 standard
Londonderry, NH
Pop: 23,957
03801 standard
Portsmouth, NH
Pop: 21,532
03833 standard
Exeter, NH
Pop: 20,955
03842 standard
Hampton, NH
Pop: 15,345

Related Areas

Rockingham County Nottingham, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03290 in? ▼
ZIP code 03290 (Nottingham) is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03290? ▼
ZIP code 03290 in Nottingham, NH has a population of 4,731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03290? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03290 is $122,201, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03290? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03290 is $457,500, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03290? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03290 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03290? ▼
ZIP code 03290 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03290? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03290 are: Construction (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13), Retail trade (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03290? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03290 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 03290? ▼
In ZIP code 03290, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 03290? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03290 is 33.8 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 03290? ▼
In ZIP code 03290, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03290? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03290 is 1.4% 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.