Concord, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03303
Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,524
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,456
- Median income Near-median income area
- $296,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Concord pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03303 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 03303 (Concord, NH) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.4 in 2023 to 312.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03303 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, home to 15,524 residents across 174.8 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,456 (21% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,418. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $296,200 (27% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,415; owner occupancy is 68.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merrimack County, so 03303 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 03303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Concord, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03303.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 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 03303, Concord, 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
15,524
Population
174.8
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03303?
42.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
3.6%
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?
$80,456
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$41,418
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03303 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Concord, 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)
$80,456 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
6,912housing units
6,912
Total Housing Units
6,700
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,200
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,415
Median Rent
1981
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
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03303 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.0% | 192 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 220 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 254 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 278 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 312 |
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 198 business establishments in ZIP 03303, employing approximately 2,216 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,696,000.
198
Businesses
2,216
Employees
$120.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.5% |
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 03303 vs 03229 →
ZIP 03303 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
- 03303
Concord (03303)
15,524 residents
- 03276 8,324
Tilton (03276)
8,324 residents
- 03229 5,589
Contoocook (03229)
5,589 residents
- 03224 2,318
Canterbury (03224)
2,318 residents
- 03216 2,159
Andover (03216)
2,159 residents
- 03268 1,272
Salisbury (03268)
1,272 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03303 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03224
Canterbury (03224)
$138,125 median income
- 03229
Contoocook (03229)
$137,386 median income
- 03268
Salisbury (03268)
$111,818 median income
- 03216
Andover (03216)
$88,311 median income
- 03301
Concord (03301)
$86,840 median income
- 03276
Tilton (03276)
$82,425 median income
- 03303
Concord (03303)
$80,456 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03303 ranks #7 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 03303, 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 (15,524 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 03303 in?
ZIP code 03303 (Concord) 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 03303?
ZIP code 03303 in Concord, NH has a population of 15,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03303?
The median household income in ZIP 03303 is $80,456, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03303?
The median home value in ZIP 03303 is $296,200, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03303?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03303 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03303?
ZIP code 03303 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 2,216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03303?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03303 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03303?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03303 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 03303?
In ZIP code 03303, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 03303?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03303 is 27.0 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 03303?
In ZIP code 03303, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03303?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03303 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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