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Population and households in ZIP 03042
Household size in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 03042 is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 03042 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 03042: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other New Hampshire ZIP codes, ZIP 03042 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 03042
Renters in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 03042 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in ZIP 03042 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 03042 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north. Only one other New Hampshire ZIP code with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $833 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $956 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,283 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,760 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$927 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 03042 costs $1,760 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Boston area as a whole ($2,051). Rent has climbed $927 a month since 2006–10, up 111%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 03042
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.1% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 03042 (37.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Boston area overall (51.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.7 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 03042: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 03042
| Period | ZIP 03042 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 03042 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 03042 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 03042 | 2.35 | 46.3 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 4.4% | 1994 | $1,760 | 37.1% | 94.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 03044 | 2.70 | 44.5 | 13.2% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 1990 | $2,578 | 32.1% | 91.9% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 03077 | 2.56 | 45.6 | 5.2% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 1983 | $1,470 | 26.4% | 94.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 03290 | 2.67 | 40.6 | 7.5% | 5.8% | 12.0% | 1989 | $1,561 | 40.9% | 97.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 03856 | 3.07 | 43.9 | 3.9% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1991 | $1,818 | 66.6% | 97.5% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 03861 | 2.77 | 41.2 | 3.8% | 5.5% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,347 | 51.2% | 97.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 03857 | 2.20 | 41.8 | 7.7% | 47.1% | 4.3% | 1982 | $1,580 | 49.0% | 97.6% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 03833 | 2.46 | 45.1 | 7.1% | 24.8% | 6.6% | 1981 | $1,900 | 56.2% | 98.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 03819 | 2.50 | 44.6 | 13.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 1990 | $2,025 | 37.6% | 95.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 03848 | 2.40 | 54.7 | 7.1% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,442 | 37.2% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 03873 | 2.84 | 42.8 | 17.4% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 1989 | $1,893 | 35.3% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 03042. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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