ZIP Code 03304
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Bow · Merrimack County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 7,519
- Median income
- $172,857
- Median home value
- $506,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.3%
- Land area
- 72.9 sq mi
103/sq mi
▲ 127% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
New York
ZIP code 03304 in Bow, New Hampshire has a population of 7,519. The median household income is $172,857, which is 127% above the national average. Median home value is $506,500, 82% above the US average. 60.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03304 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.9 square miles in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 7,519 residents, producing a population density of 103 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 03304 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03304 sits at $172,857 (69% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $70,406. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $506,500 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,539 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03304 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Merrimack County, so you can benchmark 03304 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 03304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03304.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 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 03304, Bow, 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
7,519
Population
72.9
Area (sq mi)
103
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03304?
41.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
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?
$172,857
Median Household Income
+69% vs state
$70,406
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,905
Total Housing Units
2,858
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$506,500
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$1,539
Median Rent
1985
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03304 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 163 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 184 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 211 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 233 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 254 |
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 229 business establishments in ZIP 03304, employing approximately 3,700 people with a combined annual payroll of $275,794,000.
229
Businesses
3,700
Employees
$275.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 16.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 10.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 6.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 1.3% |
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 03304 vs 03046 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03046 | Dunbarton, NH | 2,758 | 4.3 mi |
| 03301 | Concord, NH | 33,008 | 6.5 mi |
| 03275 | Suncook, NH | 11,437 | 6.0 mi |
| 03045 | Goffstown, NH | 13,560 | 7.9 mi |
| 03106 | Hooksett, NH | 13,374 | 6.3 mi |
| 03102 | Manchester, NH | 31,096 | 8.7 mi |
| 03101 | Manchester, NH | 3,049 | 10.3 mi |
| 03104 | Manchester, NH | 32,798 | 9.5 mi |
| 03258 | Chichester, NH | 2,517 | 11.0 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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