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 Moderate-density area
- $98,684
- Median income Above-median income area
- $413,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03458 (Peterborough, NH) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.0 in 2023 to 268.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,690. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 0.6%. Median home value is $413,600 (2% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,396; 58.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 03458 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 03458
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peterborough, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03458.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03458?
52.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.9%
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?
$98,684
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$60,690
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03458 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Peterborough, 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)
$98,684 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
3,654housing units
3,654
Total Housing Units
3,193
Occupied Units
461
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,600
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03458 vs 03084 →
ZIP 03458 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03458
Peterborough (03458)
6,643 residents
- 03461
Rindge (03461)
6,014 residents
- 03452
Jaffrey (03452)
5,457 residents
- 03071
New Ipswich (03071)
5,109 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
- 03043 1,573
Francestown (03043)
1,573 residents
- 03442 1,491
Bennington (03442)
1,491 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03458 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03458 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03071
New Ipswich (03071)
$110,507 median income
- 03444
Dublin (03444)
$104,773 median income
- 03043
Francestown (03043)
$104,063 median income
- 03047
Greenfield (03047)
$103,603 median income
- 03461
Rindge (03461)
$102,679 median income
- 03458
Peterborough (03458)
$98,684 median income
- 03084
Temple (03084)
$94,107 median income
- 03449
Hancock (03449)
$92,708 median income
- 03452
Jaffrey (03452)
$92,330 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03458, 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 (6,643 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 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.
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