03101 ZIP Code — Manchester, NH

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03101 is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 0.77 square miles and serves a population of 3,228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03101

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,500. Renters make up the majority at 94%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $74,146. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03101 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,228

population

0.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manchester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03111 Manchester (0.7 mi) 03102 Manchester (2 mi) 03104 Manchester (2.4 mi) 03109 Manchester (3.4 mi) 03103 Manchester (3.5 mi) 03106 Hooksett (5.5 mi) 03045 Goffstown (5.8 mi) 03032 Auburn (6.1 mi) 03053 Londonderry (8.8 mi) 03034 Candia (9.6 mi) 03054 Merrimack (9.8 mi) 03070 New Boston (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,228
Population density	4,192 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	0.77 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.9884
Longitude	-71.4655
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	12.8%	10.5%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,228

Population

4,192

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$74,146

Median household income

$55,693

Per capita income

$326,500

Median home value

$1,542

Median monthly rent

6.1%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

48.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

221

20–24

193

352

25–34

307

394

35–44

344

45–54

146

55–59

128

105

60–64

134

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	290	9.0%
18 and over	2,938	91.0%
65 and over	400	12.4%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.9%

Black or African American 13.3%

Asian 9.8%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,395	73.9%
Black or African American	431	13.3%
Asian	319	9.8%
Two or more races	64	2%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.4%
Other race	13	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	12.8%	10.5%	9.7%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 17.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	17.5%
Median income	$74,146

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 37.2%

$300k–$500k 36.4%

$500k–$1M 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$326,500
Median rent / month	$1,542
Owner occupied	6.1%
Renter occupied	93.9%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	8.3%
Large apartment buildings	69.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	44.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.0%
1 bedroom	37.9%
2 bedrooms	45.2%
3 bedrooms	5.2%
4 bedrooms	0.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	29.0%
1 vehicle	43.2%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	2.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.5%
Electricity	37.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	7.3%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	585	29.7%
Cohabiting couple	117	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	707	35.9%
Female householder, no spouse	563	28.5%
Households with children under 18	259	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	356	18.1%
Average household size	1.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.7%	38.9%
Married	36.0%	46.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.9%
Widowed	2.6%	3.7%
Divorced	14.1%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 13.8%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 29.1%

Graduate / professional 19.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	48.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	123	29.8%
High school	61	14.8%
College / grad school	229	55.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Finance & real estate 15.4%

Professional & management 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Retail trade 3.4%

Information 3.4%

Construction 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.2%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	9.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	10.4%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 63.8%

18 and over 23.3%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.9%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	7.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	276	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,098	96.0%
Spanish	428	13.8%
Other Indo-European	104	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	287	9.3%
Other languages	37	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,522	78.1%
Born in same state	2,473	76.6%
Born in different state	1,133	35.1%
Foreign born	49	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	706	21.9%
Not a US citizen	345	48.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	549	17%
German	410	12.7%
French	316	9.8%
Arab	87	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	1.3%
Norwegian	27	0.8%
English	6	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.1%
Internet access	87.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03101

What city is ZIP code 03101 in?

ZIP code 03101 is primarily assigned to Manchester, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03101 in?

ZIP code 03101 falls within Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03101 mostly rentals?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 03101 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03101?

27% of residents in ZIP code 03101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03101?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03101 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 03101 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03101 in?

ZIP code 03101 observes the EST timezone.