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Population and households in ZIP 03848
Household size in ZIP 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 03848 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 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 2.70, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.7 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +13.1 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 03848 skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 79 New Hampshire ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 03848: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 03848
Renters in ZIP 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in ZIP 03848 rent their homes (25.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 26.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 14.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 03848 than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Boston area. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 03848 are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in the Boston area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $830 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $818 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,214 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,442 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$612 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 03848 pays $1,442 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $612 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 03848
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 03848 (37.2%) 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%). The share with a degree has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, 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 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 03848: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 03848
| Period | ZIP 03848 | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 03848 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 03848 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 03848 | 2.40 | 54.7 | 7.1% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,442 | 37.2% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 03819 | 2.50 | 44.6 | 13.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 1990 | $2,025 | 37.6% | 95.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 03827 | 2.84 | 48.9 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 1989 | $1,798 | 48.2% | 97.6% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 03858 | 2.67 | 44.9 | 5.6% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 1982 | $1,690 | 39.3% | 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 03865 | 2.57 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 21.9% | 1.7% | 1977 | $1,649 | 35.8% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 03044 | 2.70 | 44.5 | 13.2% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 1990 | $2,578 | 32.1% | 91.9% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 03833 | 2.46 | 45.1 | 7.1% | 24.8% | 6.6% | 1981 | $1,900 | 56.2% | 98.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 01860 | 2.44 | 50.0 | 11.1% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 1979 | $1,776 | 40.7% | 96.0% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 03841 | 2.60 | 46.8 | 3.7% | 14.0% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,475 | 46.0% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| 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 03848. 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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