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 Moderate-density area
- $69,395
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,565. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $268,000 (34% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,133; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cheshire County, so 03455 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 03455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlborough, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03455.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03455?
46.9
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$69,395
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$39,565
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03455 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Marlborough, 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)
$69,395 13th percentile higher than 13% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Hampshire ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,076housing units
1,076
Total Housing Units
983
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,000
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 03431
Keene (03431)
25,280 residents
- 03446 6,285
Swanzey (03446)
6,285 residents
- 03452 5,457
Jaffrey (03452)
5,457 residents
- 03447 2,422
Fitzwilliam (03447)
2,422 residents
- 03465 2,156
Troy (03465)
2,156 residents
- 03455 2,086
Marlborough (03455)
2,086 residents
- 03444 1,590
Dublin (03444)
1,590 residents
- 03450 961
Harrisville (03450)
961 residents
- 03457 852
Nelson (03457)
852 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03455 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03445
Sullivan (03445)
$106,667 median income
- 03444
Dublin (03444)
$104,773 median income
- 03450
Harrisville (03450)
$103,036 median income
- 03447
Fitzwilliam (03447)
$100,735 median income
- 03457
Nelson (03457)
$100,625 median income
- 03452
Jaffrey (03452)
$92,330 median income
- 03465
Troy (03465)
$88,871 median income
- 03446
Swanzey (03446)
$85,484 median income
- 03448
Gilsum (03448)
$80,417 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03455, 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 (2,086 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 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.
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