03244 ZIP Code — Hillsborough, NH

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03244 is located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 82.47 square miles and serves a population of 7,666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03244

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,647. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03244 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,666

population

82.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03244 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03244

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hillsborough	Acceptable
Hillsborough	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03440 Antrim (4.9 mi) 03242 Henniker (6.5 mi) 03221 Bradford (8.2 mi) 03280 Washington (9.4 mi) 03043 Francestown (10.3 mi) 03449 Hancock (10.5 mi) 03281 Weare (10.7 mi) 03456 Marlow (12.4 mi) 03047 Greenfield (12.6 mi) 03278 Warner (13.2 mi) 03229 Contoocook (13.2 mi) 03450 Harrisville (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,666
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	82.47 sq mi
Water area	1.43 sq mi
Latitude	43.1196
Longitude	-71.9296
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	32.8%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.4%	10.5%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,666

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$82,647

Median household income

$41,456

Per capita income

$230,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

3,498

Housing units

25.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

131

138

5–9

116

252

10–14

213

220

15–19

187

327

20–24

276

399

25–34

338

586

35–44

495

539

45–54

456

376

55–59

319

381

60–64

322

495

65–74

418

220

75–84

187

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,307	17.0%
18 and over	6,359	83.0%
65 and over	1,441	18.8%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,050	89.3%
Two or more races	397	5%
Hispanic or Latino	233	2.9%
Other race	149	1.9%
Black or African American	57	0.7%
Asian	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.4%	10.5%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$82,647

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 37.9%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%
Fuel oil	47.2%
Wood	18.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,470	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	365	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	593	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	568	19.0%
Households with children under 18	819	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,043	34.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	22.2%
Married	48.0%	53.4%
Separated	0.3%	1.7%
Widowed	6.2%	7.8%
Divorced	14.9%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	115	8.8%
Kindergarten	28	2.1%
Elementary school	596	45.4%
High school	389	29.6%
College / grad school	184	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 14.8%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Construction 7.9%

Professional & management 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	759	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,381	96.3%
Spanish	52	0.7%
Other Indo-European	41	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,482	97.6%
Born in same state	7,372	96.2%
Born in different state	3,399	44.3%
Foreign born	110	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	184	2.4%
Not a US citizen	165	89.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,618	21.1%
Italian	1,242	16.2%
German	458	6%
Arab	344	4.5%
English	55	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0.1%
Dutch	4	0.1%
Polish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03244

What city is ZIP code 03244 in?

ZIP code 03244 is primarily assigned to Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03244 in?

ZIP code 03244 falls within Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03244 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 03244 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03244 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 03244 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03244 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 03244 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 03244?

ZIP code 03244 has an estimated population of 7,666 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03244 in?

ZIP code 03244 observes the EST timezone.