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Population and households in ZIP 03044
Household size in ZIP 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, ZIP 03044 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Boston area, where it has 2.55 people.
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 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 03044 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, 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 38.5 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 03044 than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%.
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 03044
Renters in ZIP 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 03044 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (28.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 03044: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area.
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 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 03044 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally.
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 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,553 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,575 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,506 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,578 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,024 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 03044 pays $2,578 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 51.0% 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 03044
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 03044 than nationally: 32.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 03044 is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Boston area.
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 03044
| Period | ZIP 03044 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 03044 has been low: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 03044 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 03044 | 2.70 | 44.5 | 13.2% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 1990 | $2,578 | 32.1% | 91.9% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 03819 | 2.50 | 44.6 | 13.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 1990 | $2,025 | 37.6% | 95.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 03077 | 2.56 | 45.6 | 5.2% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 1983 | $1,470 | 26.4% | 94.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 03042 | 2.35 | 46.3 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 4.4% | 1994 | $1,760 | 37.1% | 94.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 03873 | 2.84 | 42.8 | 17.4% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 1989 | $1,893 | 35.3% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 03848 | 2.40 | 54.7 | 7.1% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,442 | 37.2% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 03036 | 2.87 | 46.4 | 6.0% | 2.8% | 7.3% | 1991 | $1,699 | 40.9% | 98.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 03826 | 2.31 | 36.6 | 12.1% | 26.3% | 10.4% | 1995 | $1,219 | 42.2% | 98.3% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 03833 | 2.46 | 45.1 | 7.1% | 24.8% | 6.6% | 1981 | $1,900 | 56.2% | 98.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 03841 | 2.60 | 46.8 | 3.7% | 14.0% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,475 | 46.0% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 03827 | 2.84 | 48.9 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 1989 | $1,798 | 48.2% | 97.6% | 1.7% |
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 03044. 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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