03106 ZIP Code — Hooksett, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03106 is located in Hooksett, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 36.02 square miles and serves a population of 14,654 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03106

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $336,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($100,711) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 34% 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 26 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 03106 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,654

population

36.02

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03106 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03106

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hooksett	Acceptable
Hooksett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03104 Manchester (3.5 mi) 03102 Manchester (4.9 mi) 03111 Manchester (4.9 mi) 03101 Manchester (5.5 mi) 03034 Candia (6.3 mi) 03109 Manchester (6.9 mi) 03032 Auburn (7 mi) 03275 Suncook (7.2 mi) 03045 Goffstown (7.4 mi) 03103 Manchester (8.6 mi) 03037 Deerfield (11.1 mi) 03305 Concord (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,654
Population density	407 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	36.02 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	43.0660
Longitude	-71.4372
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	26.0%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	11.3%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

14,654

Population

407

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$100,711

Median household income

$45,212

Per capita income

$336,800

Median home value

$1,527

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

4,194

Housing units

38.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

300

452

5–9

483

306

10–14

328

602

15–19

645

724

20–24

775

884

25–34

946

823

35–44

882

934

45–54

999

507

55–59

543

451

60–64

483

664

65–74

711

342

75–84

366

108

85+

116

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,785	19.0%
18 and over	11,869	81.0%
65 and over	2,307	15.7%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Two or more races 3.8%

Asian 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	13,145	87.5%
Two or more races	565	3.8%
Asian	465	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	373	2.5%
Black or African American	272	1.8%
Other race	145	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.0%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	11.3%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 19.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	19.5%
Median income	$100,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 42.2%

$500k–$1M 15.5%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$336,800
Median rent / month	$1,527
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	9.4%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.3%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	31.9%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,070	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	589	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	541	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	876	17.3%
Households with children under 18	1,651	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,680	33.1%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	27.5%
Married	52.3%	51.8%
Separated	0.2%	1.2%
Widowed	3.0%	7.0%
Divorced	7.7%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 18.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	38.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	271	6.8%
Kindergarten	169	4.2%
Elementary school	1,294	32.3%
High school	787	19.6%
College / grad school	1,486	37.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 8.6%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Information 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	27.0%
High cholesterol	26.7%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	784	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,074	96.0%
Spanish	206	1.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	127	0.9%
Other languages	23	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,863	94.6%
Born in same state	13,823	94.3%
Born in different state	7,920	54.0%
Foreign born	40	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	791	5.4%
Not a US citizen	661	83.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,005	20.5%
French	2,273	15.5%
German	1,819	12.4%
Arab	486	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	186	1.3%
English	143	1%
Dutch	9	0.1%
Polish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03106

What city is ZIP code 03106 in?

ZIP code 03106 is primarily assigned to Hooksett, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03106 in?

ZIP code 03106 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03106?

The median home value in ZIP code 03106 is $336,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 03106?

ZIP code 03106 has an estimated population of 14,654 residents, with a density of 407 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03106?

The median household income in ZIP code 03106 is $100,711, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03106 in?

ZIP code 03106 observes the EST timezone.