03036 ZIP Code — Chester, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03036 is located in Chester, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 26.02 square miles and serves a population of 5,237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03036

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $451,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $135,326. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03036 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,237

population

26.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03873 Sandown (3.9 mi) 03077 Raymond (4.8 mi) 03032 Auburn (5.5 mi) 03044 Fremont (5.7 mi) 03038 Derry (5.8 mi) 03038 Derry (5.8 mi) 03819 Danville (6.7 mi) 03841 Hampstead (6.9 mi) 03034 Candia (7.8 mi) 03109 Manchester (8.3 mi) 03826 East Hampstead (8.4 mi) 03042 Epping (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,237
Population density	201 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	26.02 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.9707
Longitude	-71.2395
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.6%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	49.0%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	18.7%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,237

Population

201

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$135,326

Median household income

$51,947

Per capita income

$451,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.1%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,795

Housing units

43.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

138

Under 5

129

119

5–9

110

153

10–14

142

219

15–19

205

236

20–24

220

208

25–34

194

260

35–44

243

456

45–54

425

288

55–59

268

255

60–64

238

246

65–74

229

121

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	988	18.9%
18 and over	4,249	81.1%
65 and over	731	14.0%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,125	97%
Asian	58	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	44	0.8%
Two or more races	26	0.5%
Other race	18	0.3%
Black or African American	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.6%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	49.0%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	18.7%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 4.2%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k+ 25.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	4.2%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	28.0%
$150k–$200k	18.4%
$200k+	25.5%
Median income	$135,326

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.3%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 48.5%

$500k–$1M 36.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$451,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.1%
Renter occupied	1.9%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	50.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Fuel oil	56.4%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,273	73.3%
Cohabiting couple	42	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	226	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	195	11.2%
Households with children under 18	585	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	465	26.8%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	28.6%
Married	59.7%	60.4%
Separated	0.3%	1.0%
Widowed	0.9%	3.5%
Divorced	11.1%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.8%

Graduate / professional 20.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	43.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	118	10.8%
Kindergarten	46	4.2%
Elementary school	420	38.3%
High school	280	25.5%
College / grad school	233	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Professional & management 14.4%

Retail trade 11.1%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Construction 7.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.8%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	16.3%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	27.2%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	4.2%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	14.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	9.0%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	76.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	438	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.5%
Public insurance	20.1%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,970	94.9%
Spanish	7	0.1%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,060	96.6%
Born in same state	5,013	95.7%
Born in different state	1,722	32.9%
Foreign born	47	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	177	3.4%
Not a US citizen	132	74.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,202	23%
French	968	18.5%
German	529	10.1%
Arab	236	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	90	1.7%
English	42	0.8%
Norwegian	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	99.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03036

What city is ZIP code 03036 in?

ZIP code 03036 is primarily assigned to Chester, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03036 in?

ZIP code 03036 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03036 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 03036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03036?

The median household income in ZIP code 03036 is $135,326, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03036?

The median home value in ZIP code 03036 is $451,100.

Does ZIP code 03036 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 03036 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03036 in?

ZIP code 03036 observes the EST timezone.