03079 ZIP Code — Salem, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03079 is located in Salem, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 24.85 square miles and serves a population of 30,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03079

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $406,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,856. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03079 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

30,350

population

24.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03087 Windham (3.9 mi) 03811 Atkinson (4.5 mi) 01832 Haverhill (4.9 mi) 03076 Pelham (5.9 mi) 03841 Hampstead (6.6 mi) 01841 Lawrence (6.7 mi) 01840 Lawrence (7 mi) 03038 Derry (7.1 mi) 03038 Derry (7.1 mi) 03865 Plaistow (7.4 mi) 01835 Haverhill (7.6 mi) 01843 Lawrence (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,350
Population density	1,221 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	24.85 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.7950
Longitude	-71.2256
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	24.9%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	13.5%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

30,350

Population

1,221

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$101,856

Median household income

$52,109

Per capita income

$406,600

Median home value

$1,453

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

10,231

Housing units

38.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

648

Under 5

626

724

5–9

699

715

10–14

690

793

15–19

767

903

20–24

872

2,248

25–34

2,171

1,819

35–44

1,757

2,042

45–54

1,973

1,427

55–59

1,379

1,171

60–64

1,132

1,680

65–74

1,624

853

75–84

825

413

85+

399

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,134	16.9%
18 and over	25,216	83.1%
65 and over	5,794	19.1%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Asian 3.7%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	26,612	84%
Two or more races	1,333	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,322	4.2%
Asian	1,187	3.7%
Other race	741	2.3%
Black or African American	378	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	99	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.9%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	13.5%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	15.8%
Median income	$101,856

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 53.1%

$500k–$1M 25.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$406,600
Median rent / month	$1,453
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	10.6%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	21.0%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.9%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Fuel oil	54.2%
Wood	2.0%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,919	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	1,044	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,568	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,727	22.2%
Households with children under 18	3,319	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,011	32.7%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	23.2%
Married	57.5%	52.8%
Separated	1.4%	1.0%
Widowed	2.1%	8.6%
Divorced	10.0%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	38.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	453	7.6%
Kindergarten	336	5.6%
Elementary school	2,201	36.9%
High school	1,511	25.3%
College / grad school	1,471	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Professional & management 15.2%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 3.3%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 9.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,546	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.5%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,076	95.8%
Spanish	1,096	3.8%
Other Indo-European	679	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	208	0.7%
Other languages	143	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,398	90.3%
Born in same state	27,077	89.2%
Born in different state	4,085	13.5%
Foreign born	321	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	2,952	9.7%
Not a US citizen	1,938	65.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,986	23%
French	4,067	13.4%
German	1,788	5.9%
Arab	1,676	5.5%
English	102	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	98	0.3%
Polish	62	0.2%
Irish	52	0.2%
Dutch	24	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03079

What city is ZIP code 03079 in?

ZIP code 03079 is primarily assigned to Salem, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03079 in?

ZIP code 03079 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03079?

The median home value in ZIP code 03079 is $406,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 03079?

ZIP code 03079 has an estimated population of 30,350 residents, with a density of 1,222 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03079?

The median household income in ZIP code 03079 is $101,856, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03079 in?

ZIP code 03079 observes the EST timezone.