PlainZIP

Marlborough, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03455

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

2,086
34/sq mi
$69,395
Median income
$268,000
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marlborough pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03455 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03455 covers 60.8 square miles in Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,086 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03455 reports a modest median household income of $69,395 (32% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $39,565. Local economic indicators show a 13.0% poverty rate alongside 0.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $268,000 (34% below the state average), median rent at $1,133 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cheshire County, so you can benchmark 03455 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 03455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlborough, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03455.

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 03455, Marlborough, 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

2,086

Population

60.8

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03455?

46.9

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$69,395

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$39,565

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03455 ranks nationally

Marlborough, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,395 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,076

Total Housing Units

983

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$268,000

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,133

Median Rent

1975

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03455 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -7.6% 166
2020 +7.1% 178
2021 +11.2% 197
2022 +5.7% 209
2024 – 212

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 45 business establishments in ZIP 03455, employing approximately 279 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,982,000.

45

Businesses

279

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 22.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.6%
Manufacturing 6 13.3%
Retail trade 4 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.7%

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 03455 vs 03465 →

ZIP 03455 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 03455 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 03455 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 03455 ranks #null 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
03465 Troy, NH 2,156 4.9 mi
03444 Dublin, NH 1,590 5.6 mi
03450 Harrisville, NH 961 5.5 mi
03445 Sullivan, NH 691 8.1 mi
03446 Swanzey, NH 6,285 6.3 mi
03457 Nelson, NH 852 7.4 mi
03447 Fitzwilliam, NH 2,422 9.8 mi
03431 Keene, NH 25,280 7.2 mi
03452 Jaffrey, NH 5,457 7.9 mi
03448 Gilsum, NH 811 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cheshire County

03431 standard
Keene, NH
Pop: 25,280
03446 standard
Swanzey, NH
Pop: 6,285
03461 standard
Rindge, NH
Pop: 6,014
03452 standard
Jaffrey, NH
Pop: 5,457
03470 standard
Winchester, NH
Pop: 5,033
03451 standard
Hinsdale, NH
Pop: 4,077

Related Areas

Cheshire County Marlborough, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03455 in? ▼
ZIP code 03455 (Marlborough) is located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Cheshire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cheshire-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03455? ▼
ZIP code 03455 in Marlborough, NH has a population of 2,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03455? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03455 is $69,395, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03455? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03455 is $268,000, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03455? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03455 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03455? ▼
ZIP code 03455 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03455? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03455 are: Construction (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03455? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03455 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 03455? ▼
In ZIP code 03455, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 03455? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03455 is 21.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03455? ▼
In ZIP code 03455, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03455? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03455 is 13.0% 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.