03234 ZIP Code — Epsom, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03234 is located in Epsom, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 34.41 square miles and serves a population of 4,846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03234

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,805. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03234 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,846

population

34.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Epsom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03275 Suncook (4.8 mi) 03263 Pittsfield (6.5 mi) 03037 Deerfield (6.6 mi) 03261 Northwood (6.9 mi) 03218 Barnstead (8.1 mi) 03305 Concord (9.9 mi) 03034 Candia (10.1 mi) 03301 Concord (10.5 mi) 03884 Strafford (10.9 mi) 03225 Center Barnstead (11.2 mi) 03106 Hooksett (11.4 mi) 03291 West Nottingham (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,846
Population density	141 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	34.41 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	43.2161
Longitude	-71.3413
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	21.8%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.3%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,846

Population

141

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$90,805

Median household income

$40,335

Per capita income

$287,100

Median home value

$1,169

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,735

Housing units

38.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

110

165

5–9

186

134

10–14

151

116

15–19

130

125

20–24

140

253

25–34

283

231

35–44

259

319

45–54

358

180

55–59

202

195

60–64

219

326

65–74

366

106

75–84

119

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,032	21.3%
18 and over	3,814	78.7%
65 and over	992	20.5%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,661	94.5%
Two or more races	116	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	84	1.7%
Asian	60	1.2%
Other race	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.8%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.3%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$90,805

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 33.8%

$300k–$500k 38.7%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,100
Median rent / month	$1,169
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	21.1%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Fuel oil	55.7%
Wood	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,158	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	123	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	309	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	254	13.8%
Households with children under 18	607	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	590	32.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	24.3%
Married	63.6%	60.2%
Separated	2.8%	1.5%
Widowed	3.5%	4.6%
Divorced	11.0%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.0%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	38.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.1%
Kindergarten	75	6.6%
Elementary school	534	46.8%
High school	237	20.8%
College / grad school	282	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 9.7%

Professional & management 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Other services 7.6%

Public administration 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	309	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,638	95.7%
Spanish	14	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,716	97.3%
Born in same state	4,715	97.3%
Born in different state	2,491	51.4%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	130	2.7%
Not a US citizen	47	36.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,061	21.9%
French	890	18.4%
German	581	12%
Arab	273	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	156	3.2%
English	24	0.5%
Norwegian	22	0.5%
Dutch	17	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03234

What city is ZIP code 03234 in?

ZIP code 03234 is primarily assigned to Epsom, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03234 in?

ZIP code 03234 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03234 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 03234 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 03234?

ZIP code 03234 has an estimated population of 4,846 residents, with a density of 141 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03234?

The median home value in ZIP code 03234 is $287,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03234?

The median household income in ZIP code 03234 is $90,805, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03234 in?

ZIP code 03234 observes the EST timezone.