03054 ZIP Code — Merrimack, NH
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03054 is located in Merrimack, New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 32.57 square miles and serves a population of 27,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.
About ZIP code 03054
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 $377,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $120,730. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
27,139
population
32.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
03054 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 03054
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Merrimack | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
03031 Amherst (5 mi)
03064 Nashua (5.3 mi)
03063 Nashua (5.6 mi)
03053 Londonderry (6.4 mi)
03103 Manchester (7.1 mi)
03049 Hollis (7.7 mi)
03055 Milford (8.1 mi)
03051 Hudson (8.1 mi)
03062 Nashua (8.4 mi)
03060 Nashua (8.5 mi)
03057 Mont Vernon (9.4 mi)
03101 Manchester (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,139 |
| Population density | 833 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 33 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.85 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8518 |
| Longitude | -71.5148 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 603 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.8% | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 29.8% | 31.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.9% | 30.5% | 28.1% |
| Over $200k | 13.6% | 10.5% | 9.7% |
Demographics & statistics
27,139
Population
833
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$120,730
Median household income
$52,715
Per capita income
$377,200
Median home value
$1,728
Median monthly rent
88.8%
Home ownership
4.0%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
9,187
Housing units
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
704
Under 5
680
704
5–9
680
1,137
10–14
1,098
835
15–19
807
622
20–24
601
1,724
25–34
1,665
1,755
35–44
1,695
1,911
45–54
1,847
1,142
55–59
1,104
949
60–64
916
1,530
65–74
1,479
633
75–84
611
158
85+
152
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,068 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 21,071 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,563 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.1%
Asian
4.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,246 | 87.1% |
| Asian | 1,238 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 703 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 431 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 337 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.8% | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 29.8% | 31.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.9% | 30.5% | 28.1% |
| Over $200k | 13.6% | 10.5% | 9.7% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
3.7%
$25k–$35k
1.9%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
24.1%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k+
18.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.0% |
| $200k+ | 18.2% |
| Median income | $120,730 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
51.1%
$500k–$1M
20.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $377,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,728 |
| Owner occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter occupied | 11.2% |
| Vacant | 1.4% |
| Single-family detached | 67.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% |
| 3 or more | 28.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.2% |
| Electricity | 9.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.5% |
| Fuel oil | 27.8% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,184 | 60.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 809 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,096 | 10.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,091 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,064 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,237 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 24.6% |
| Married | 59.6% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
17.6%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
29.1%
Graduate / professional
18.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 387 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 379 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,035 | 45.6% |
| High school | 1,357 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,504 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Professional & management
15.0%
Retail trade
11.2%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Other services
5.5%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.3% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.4% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
Poverty
All people
4.0%
Under 18 years
3.8%
18 and over
4.1%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
9.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 17.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 73.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,486 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 23.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.7% |
| Public insurance | 22.3% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,755 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 354 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 182 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 141 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,375 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 25,042 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,754 | 39.6% |
| Foreign born | 333 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,764 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,357 | 76.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,726 | 21.1% |
| French | 4,726 | 17.4% |
| German | 2,127 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 1,225 | 4.5% |
| Norwegian | 115 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 110 | 0.4% |
| English | 52 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03054
What city is ZIP code 03054 in?
ZIP code 03054 is primarily assigned to Merrimack, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03054 in?
ZIP code 03054 falls within Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Is ZIP code 03054 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 03054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 03054?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03054?
The median home value in ZIP code 03054 is $377,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 03054?
The median household income in ZIP code 03054 is $120,730, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 03054 in?
ZIP code 03054 observes the EST timezone.