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 Moderate-density area
- $92,708
- Median income Above-median income area
- $432,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03449 (Hancock, NH) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.6 in 2023 to 241.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,786. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 0.9%. Median home value is $432,200 (7% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,208; 85.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 03449 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 03449
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hancock, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03449.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03449?
53.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
6.9%
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?
$92,708
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$50,786
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03449 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Hancock, 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)
$92,708 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
855housing units
855
Total Housing Units
765
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,200
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 03244
Hillsborough (03244)
8,092 residents
- 03458
Peterborough (03458)
6,643 residents
- 03452
Jaffrey (03452)
5,457 residents
- 03440 2,692
Antrim (03440)
2,692 residents
- 03047 1,767
Greenfield (03047)
1,767 residents
- 03449 1,654
Hancock (03449)
1,654 residents
- 03444 1,590
Dublin (03444)
1,590 residents
- 03442 1,491
Bennington (03442)
1,491 residents
- 03464 1,109
Stoddard (03464)
1,109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03449 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03449 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03444
Dublin (03444)
$104,773 median income
- 03047
Greenfield (03047)
$103,603 median income
- 03450
Harrisville (03450)
$103,036 median income
- 03457
Nelson (03457)
$100,625 median income
- 03458
Peterborough (03458)
$98,684 median income
- 03464
Stoddard (03464)
$93,625 median income
- 03449
Hancock (03449)
$92,708 median income
- 03452
Jaffrey (03452)
$92,330 median income
- 03440
Antrim (03440)
$88,889 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03449, 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 (1,654 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 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.
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