03102 ZIP Code — Manchester, NH
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03102 is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 9.07 square miles and serves a population of 33,759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.
About ZIP code 03102
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $280,800. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $66,064.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,759
population
9.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
03102 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 03102
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Manchester | Acceptable |
| Manchester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
03101 Manchester (2 mi)
03111 Manchester (2.1 mi)
03104 Manchester (3 mi)
03045 Goffstown (3.9 mi)
03106 Hooksett (4.9 mi)
03109 Manchester (5.3 mi)
03103 Manchester (5.3 mi)
03032 Auburn (7.6 mi)
03070 New Boston (9.7 mi)
03034 Candia (10.2 mi)
03053 Londonderry (10.7 mi)
03054 Merrimack (10.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,759 |
| Population density | 3,722 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 33 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0080 |
| Longitude | -71.4946 |
| 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 | 44.2% | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.8% | 31.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 30.5% | 28.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 10.5% | 9.7% |
Demographics & statistics
33,759
Population
3,722
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$66,064
Median household income
$36,760
Per capita income
$280,800
Median home value
$1,437
Median monthly rent
37.0%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
6,074
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
826
Under 5
837
972
5–9
985
720
10–14
731
1,138
15–19
1,155
1,505
20–24
1,527
3,092
25–34
3,136
2,291
35–44
2,324
1,809
45–54
1,835
971
55–59
984
954
60–64
967
1,293
65–74
1,312
833
75–84
844
356
85+
362
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,051 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 27,708 | 82.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,000 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.5%
Black or African American
7.1%
Two or more races
6.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Asian
3.7%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,777 | 75.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,526 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,307 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,695 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1,307 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 734 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.2% | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.8% | 31.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 30.5% | 28.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 10.5% | 9.7% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $66,064 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
6.4%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k–$300k
39.6%
$300k–$500k
37.1%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,437 |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 25.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 28.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 10.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.4% |
| Electricity | 15.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Fuel oil | 23.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,668 | 32.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,710 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,401 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,435 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,381 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,791 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.7% | 39.3% |
| Married | 36.6% | 34.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
29.8%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 296 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 313 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,647 | 33.8% |
| High school | 1,422 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,159 | 40.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Construction
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
2.2%
Public administration
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.2% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
18.5%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
15.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,045 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.8% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,096 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 2,402 | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 654 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,288 | 4.0% |
| Other languages | 166 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,408 | 87.1% |
| Born in same state | 28,671 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 16,001 | 47.4% |
| Foreign born | 737 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,351 | 12.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,938 | 67.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,467 | 16.2% |
| German | 4,783 | 14.2% |
| French | 3,282 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 1,172 | 3.5% |
| English | 181 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 180 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 85 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 82 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03102
What city is ZIP code 03102 in?
ZIP code 03102 is primarily assigned to Manchester, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03102 in?
ZIP code 03102 falls within Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Is ZIP code 03102 mostly rentals?
63% of occupied units in ZIP code 03102 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 03102?
ZIP code 03102 has an estimated population of 33,759 residents, with a density of 3,724 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03102?
The median home value in ZIP code 03102 is $280,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 03102?
The median household income in ZIP code 03102 is $66,064, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 03102 in?
ZIP code 03102 observes the EST timezone.