ZIP Code 03079: Population, Income, Housing

State: NH
Total population: 30,964 Household income: $110,490 Rent: $1,625

Overview

Total population
30,964
Rent
$1,625
Year built
1977
Household income
$110,490
Per capita income
$58,510
Poverty rate
5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.4 persons
Rent over 30% of income
42.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
New Hampshire
County
Rockingham County
City
Salem
Total population
30,964
Adults over 25
23,768
Total households
12,618
Household size
2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$110,490
Per capita income
$58,510
Poverty rate
5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
42.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,625
Year built
1977
Households that rent
24.4%
Households that own
75.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
87.2%
Black
1.1%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
5.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
6.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
93.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
15,162 (83.7%)
Commute time to work
29 mins
Work from home
2,953 (16.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
22.3%
High school graduate or GED
31.3%
Some college or associate degree
7.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 03079 with: Rockingham County, NH Boston metro area, MA-NH New Hampshire United States

ZIP 03079

Total population30,964
Rent$1,625
Year built1977
Household income$110,490
Per capita income$58,510
Poverty rate5%
Unemployment rateN/A

Rockingham County, NH

Total population319,082
Rent$1,687
Year built1983
Household income$118,331
Per capita income$61,558
Poverty rate4.8%
Unemployment rate3%

Boston Metro Area, MA-NH

Total population4,953,354
Rent$2,023
Year built1964
Household income$115,863
Per capita income$63,282
Poverty rate8.9%
Unemployment rate3.7%

New Hampshire State

Total population1,394,868
Rent$1,491
Year built1979
Household income$99,031
Per capita income$52,798
Poverty rate7.2%
Unemployment rate2.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP03079 CountyRockingham, NHMetro AreaBoston metro area, MA-NHStateNew HampshireCountryUnited States
Total population30,964319,0824,953,3541,394,868334,922,499
Rent$1,625$1,687$2,023$1,491$1,413
Year built19771983196419791980
Household income$110,490$118,331$115,863$99,031$80,734
Per capita income$58,510$61,558$63,282$52,798$44,673
Poverty rate5%4.8%8.9%7.2%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3%3.7%2.6%4%

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Summary for 03079

Rent & Income

In 03079, the typical monthly rent is $1,625 and the typical household income is $110,490. Rent here is higher than New Hampshire, and household income is higher than New Hampshire. The estimated poverty rate is 5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 24.4% of households. About 42.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 38.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 03079 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 03079 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 03079 compares in New Hampshire (8 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,625 7 / 8 from lower rent $1,436 – $1,626
Household income $110,490 1 / 8 from higher income $73,540 – $110,490
Poverty rate 5% 2 / 8 from lower poverty 4.1% – 13.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New Hampshire with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 03079

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 7th out of 8 ZIP Codes in New Hampshire. In New Hampshire as a whole, the range goes from $1,436 in ZIP 03103 up to $1,626 in ZIP 03102.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 03079 ranks 1st out of 8 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $73,540 in ZIP 03103 up to $110,490 in ZIP 03079.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 2nd out of 8 ZIP Codes. Across New Hampshire, figures vary from 4.1% in ZIP 03038 up to 13.8% in ZIP 03103.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 03079 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,625 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 03079

Annual Household Income: $110,490

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 03079

Estimated Rate: 5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 03079

In ZIP Code 03079, households that rent: 3,077 (24.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 3,077 24.4%
Owner-Occupied 9,541 75.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 03079

In ZIP Code 03079, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,296 (42.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,296 42.1%
Other renter households 1,781 57.9%
Total renter households 3,077 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 03079

Less than High School: 5,307 people (22.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,446 people (31.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,822 people (7.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,193 people (38.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,768

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.