03268 ZIP Code — Salisbury, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03268 is located in Salisbury, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 30.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,507 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03268

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $273,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,731. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03268 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,507

population

30.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03268 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03268

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03268. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salisbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03235 Franklin (5.3 mi) 03216 Andover (5.7 mi) 03303 Concord (6.1 mi) 03276 Tilton (8.8 mi) 03278 Warner (8.9 mi) 03224 Canterbury (9.1 mi) 03243 Hill (10.4 mi) 03287 Wilmot (10.7 mi) 03233 Elkins (12 mi) 03230 Danbury (12.1 mi) 03269 Sanbornton (12.6 mi) 03229 Contoocook (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,507
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	30.87 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	43.3807
Longitude	-71.7295
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	27.9%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,507

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$97,731

Median household income

$40,055

Per capita income

$273,100

Median home value

$1,240

Median monthly rent

96.1%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

602

Housing units

34.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

139

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

170

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	18.5%
18 and over	1,228	81.5%
65 and over	397	26.3%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,454	94.2%
Two or more races	47	3%
Hispanic or Latino	37	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	22.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$97,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 40.0%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$273,100
Median rent / month	$1,240
Owner occupied	96.1%
Renter occupied	3.9%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	12.6%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	63.5%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	389	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	29	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	101	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	76	12.8%
Households with children under 18	168	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	296	49.7%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	11.5%
Married	58.4%	69.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	7.8%
Divorced	4.0%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 17.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	34.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	124	42.8%
High school	132	45.5%
College / grad school	34	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Finance & real estate 14.0%

Professional & management 9.3%

Public administration 9.0%

Retail trade 8.4%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Other services 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	25.9%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.5%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	23.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,467	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,493	99.1%
Born in same state	1,490	98.9%
Born in different state	915	60.7%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.9%
Not a US citizen	12	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	491	32.6%
French	413	27.4%
Arab	55	3.6%
German	46	3.1%
Dutch	13	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.7%
English	6	0.4%
Norwegian	4	0.3%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03268

What city is ZIP code 03268 in?

ZIP code 03268 is primarily assigned to Salisbury, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03268 in?

ZIP code 03268 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03268 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 03268 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03268 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 03268 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03268 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 03268 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03268 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 03268 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03268 in?

ZIP code 03268 observes the EST timezone.