ZIP Code 03581
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Gorham · Coos County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 3,230
- Median income
- $64,127
- Median home value
- $196,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 389.2 sq mi
8/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.5
New York
ZIP code 03581 in Gorham, New Hampshire has a population of 3,230. The median household income is $64,127, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $196,400, 29% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03581 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 389.2 square miles in Gorham, Coos County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 3,230 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03581 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03581 sits at $64,127 (37% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $39,904. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $196,400 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $855 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03581 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 03581 sits relative to New Hampshire and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 03581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03581.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Manufacturing 9
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03581, Gorham, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,230
Population
389.2
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03581?
53.5
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
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?
$64,127
Median Household Income
-37% vs state
$39,904
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,901
Total Housing Units
1,618
Occupied Units
283
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,400
Median Home Value
-51% vs state
$855
Median Rent
1972
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
+13.8%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03581 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -7.5% | 166 |
| 2021 | +25.6% | 209 |
| 2022 | +27.9% | 267 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 274 |
| 2024 | +13.8% | 312 |
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 119 business establishments in ZIP 03581, employing approximately 1,764 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,987,000.
119
Businesses
1,764
Employees
$83.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 24.4% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 19.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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