03042 ZIP Code — Epping, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03042 is located in Epping, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 26.04 square miles and serves a population of 7,180 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03042

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $399,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($96,558) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03042 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,180

population

26.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Epping	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03044 Fremont (4.7 mi) 03290 Nottingham (5.8 mi) 03856 Newfields (5.9 mi) 03077 Raymond (6 mi) 03857 Newmarket (6.6 mi) 03291 West Nottingham (6.9 mi) 03833 Exeter (7.6 mi) 03819 Danville (8.6 mi) 03885 Stratham (9.4 mi) 03824 Durham (9.4 mi) 03848 Kingston (9.6 mi) 03873 Sandown (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,180
Population density	276 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	26.04 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	43.0484
Longitude	-71.0800
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	21.2%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,180

Population

276

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$96,558

Median household income

$53,323

Per capita income

$399,000

Median home value

$1,651

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

2,668

Housing units

30.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

223

Under 5

192

244

5–9

211

125

10–14

108

189

15–19

163

107

20–24

541

25–34

466

448

35–44

387

639

45–54

551

298

55–59

258

269

60–64

233

604

65–74

521

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,297	18.1%
18 and over	5,883	81.9%
65 and over	1,436	20.0%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	6,801	92.9%
Two or more races	234	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	143	2%
Other race	77	1.1%
Asian	41	0.6%
Black or African American	27	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 17.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	17.6%
Median income	$96,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 37.8%

$500k–$1M 22.5%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$399,000
Median rent / month	$1,651
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.6%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	36.4%
Fuel oil	44.4%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,704	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	318	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	337	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	482	17.0%
Households with children under 18	677	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,040	36.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	15.2%
Married	55.9%	58.8%
Separated	2.7%	3.7%
Widowed	1.3%	9.7%
Divorced	8.9%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	10.6%
Kindergarten	82	6.0%
Elementary school	519	38.1%
High school	194	14.2%
College / grad school	423	31.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 16.0%

Professional & management 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Construction 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Other services 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Public administration 4.0%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	17.2%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 23.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	461	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,765	94.2%
Spanish	41	0.6%
Other Indo-European	41	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,073	98.5%
Born in same state	6,919	96.4%
Born in different state	2,995	41.7%
Foreign born	154	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	107	1.5%
Not a US citizen	67	62.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,640	22.8%
French	1,489	20.7%
German	595	8.3%
Arab	214	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	136	1.9%
Polish	53	0.7%
Norwegian	31	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03042

What city is ZIP code 03042 in?

ZIP code 03042 is primarily assigned to Epping, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03042 in?

ZIP code 03042 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03042 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 03042 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03042?

The median home value in ZIP code 03042 is $399,000.

Does ZIP code 03042 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 03042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03042?

ZIP code 03042 has an estimated population of 7,180 residents, with a density of 276 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03042 in?

ZIP code 03042 observes the EST timezone.