PlainZIP

Hancock, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03449

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

1,654
21/sq mi
$92,708
Median income
$432,200
Median home value
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hancock pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03449 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03449 covers 77.7 square miles in Hancock, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,654 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03449 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,708 (9% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $50,786. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $432,200 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,208 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 03449 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hillsborough County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 03449

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hancock, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03449.

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 03449, Hancock, 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

1,654

Population

77.7

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03449?

53.1

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$92,708

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$50,786

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03449 ranks nationally

Hancock, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,708 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

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

What does housing look like?

855

Total Housing Units

765

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$432,200

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,208

Median Rent

1970

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03449 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 162
2021 +14.9% 186
2022 +11.1% 206
2023 +8.3% 224
2024 +7.9% 241

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 32 business establishments in ZIP 03449, employing approximately 112 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,218,000.

32

Businesses

112

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 15.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 15.6%
Construction 4 12.5%
Manufacturing 3 9.4%

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 03449 vs 03440 →

ZIP 03449 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 03449 ranks #6 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 03449 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 03449 ranks #7 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
03440 Antrim, NH 2,692 5.4 mi
03442 Bennington, NH 1,491 5.1 mi
03450 Harrisville, NH 961 5.4 mi
03457 Nelson, NH 852 6.6 mi
03444 Dublin, NH 1,590 6.8 mi
03047 Greenfield, NH 1,767 6.8 mi
03458 Peterborough, NH 6,643 7.9 mi
03452 Jaffrey, NH 5,457 10.6 mi
03244 Hillsborough, NH 8,092 10.6 mi
03464 Stoddard, NH 1,109 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hillsborough County

03103 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 36,476
03104 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 32,798
03102 standard
Manchester, NH
Pop: 31,096
03060 standard
Nashua, NH
Pop: 29,357
03062 standard
Nashua, NH
Pop: 26,694
03054 standard
Merrimack, NH
Pop: 25,477

Related Areas

Hillsborough County Hancock, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03449 in? ▼
ZIP code 03449 (Hancock) 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 03449? ▼
ZIP code 03449 in Hancock, NH has a population of 1,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03449? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03449 is $92,708, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03449? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03449 is $432,200, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03449? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03449 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03449? ▼
ZIP code 03449 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03449? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03449 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03449? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03449 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 03449? ▼
In ZIP code 03449, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% 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 03449? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03449 is 32.8 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 03449? ▼
In ZIP code 03449, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03449? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03449 is 4.0% 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.