PlainZIP

Peterborough, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03458

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

6,643
48/sq mi
$98,684
Median income
$413,600
Median home value
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peterborough pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03458 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03458 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, home to 6,643 residents across 139.3 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03458 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,684 (4% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $60,690. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. Median home value sits at $413,600 (2% above the state average), median rent at $1,396 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 03458 in local context, 9 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 03458

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peterborough, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03458.

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 03458, Peterborough, 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

6,643

Population

139.3

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03458?

52.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$98,684

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$60,690

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03458 ranks nationally

Peterborough, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,684 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 76.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,654

Total Housing Units

3,193

Occupied Units

461

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.2%
Renter 41.8%

$413,600

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,396

Median Rent

1971

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03458 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 175
2021 +13.6% 199
2022 +16.1% 231
2023 +10.6% 255
2024 +5.3% 269

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 295 business establishments in ZIP 03458, employing approximately 3,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,842,000.

295

Businesses

3,767

Employees

$192.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 52 17.6%
Retail trade 38 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 34 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 32 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 9.5%
Construction 22 7.5%
Manufacturing 17 5.8%
Finance and insurance 12 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.4%
Wholesale trade 9 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.0%
Educational services 6 2.0%
Information 5 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 03458 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 03458 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03458 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 03458 ranks #6 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
03084 Temple, NH 1,366 5.0 mi
03047 Greenfield, NH 1,767 6.0 mi
03444 Dublin, NH 1,590 7.0 mi
03452 Jaffrey, NH 5,457 6.8 mi
03449 Hancock, NH 1,654 7.9 mi
03442 Bennington, NH 1,491 10.0 mi
03071 New Ipswich, NH 5,109 8.9 mi
03461 Rindge, NH 6,014 8.9 mi
03043 Francestown, NH 1,573 10.7 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 Peterborough, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03458 in? ▼
ZIP code 03458 (Peterborough) 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 03458? ▼
ZIP code 03458 in Peterborough, NH has a population of 6,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03458? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03458 is $98,684, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03458? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03458 is $413,600, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03458? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03458 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03458? ▼
ZIP code 03458 has 295 business establishments employing approximately 3,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03458? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03458 are: Health care and social assistance (52), Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03458? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03458 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 03458? ▼
In ZIP code 03458, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.9% 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 03458? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03458 is 23.0 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 03458? ▼
In ZIP code 03458, approximately 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03458? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03458 is 5.8% 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.