Zip code 03079: Salem, New Hampshire

Q: What city is zip code 03079?

03079 is assigned to Salem, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 03079 in?

03079 is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Q: What is the population of 03079?

About 30,964 people live in 03079, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 03079?

The median household income in 03079 is $110,490.

Q: What zip codes are near 03079?

The closest zip codes to 03079 are 03073, 01844, 03087, 01832, 03811.

Residential delivery areaRockingham CountyEastern Time

Population

30,964

Median household income

$110K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$473K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,625/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

25 sq mi

1,246 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 03079

03079 is a suburban zip code in Salem, New Hampshire (Rockingham County), covering 25 sq mi of land. About 30,964 people live here, or 1,246 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $110,490 a year, 37% above the national median of $80,734. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $473,300, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,625 a month.

39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and sales.

How 03079 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age44.6
84th
U.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3147th of 239 in NH
Tech workers5.8%
84th
U.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%33rd of 239 in NH
Per capita income$58,510
83rd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NH $52,79869th of 239 in NH
Median earnings per worker$64,736
82nd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NH $56,07957th of 239 in NH
Median household income$110,490
79th
U.S. $80,734 · NH $99,03174th of 234 in NH
Median home value$473,300
72nd
U.S. $332,700 · NH $402,50052nd of 235 in NH
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min100th of 234 in NH
Homeownership rate75.6%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%175th of 239 in NH
Work from home16.3%
66th
U.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%103rd of 239 in NH
Residents 65 and older18.6%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%175th of 239 in NH
Broadband access93.7%
64th
U.S. 91% · NH 92.9%106th of 239 in NH
Median gross rent$1,625
63rd
U.S. $1,413 · NH $1,49153rd of 197 in NH
Bachelor's degree or higher38.7%
63rd
U.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%120th of 239 in NH
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%169th of 239 in NH
Housing vacancy8.1%
61st
U.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%162nd of 239 in NH
Government workers14.1%
53rd
U.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%106th of 239 in NH
Population30,964
51st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,8688th of 239 in NH
Foreign-born residents10%
51st
U.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%13th of 239 in NH
Population density1,246/sq mi
48th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi11th of 239 in NH
Income inequality (Gini)0.420
37th
U.S. 0.483 · NH 0.444101st of 239 in NH
Rent-burdened renters44.5%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%125th of 230 in NH
Uninsured rate4.2%
24th
U.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%139th of 239 in NH
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · NH 9.3%187th of 239 in NH
Diversity index27.6
21st
U.S. 61.4 · NH 2428th of 239 in NH
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%175th of 239 in NH
Unemployment rate2.8%
14th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%120th of 239 in NH
Poverty rate5%
12th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%155th of 239 in NH
Residents under 1816.2%
11th
U.S. 22% · NH 18.2%156th of 239 in NH

Measure	03079	Rockingham	NH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NH
Median age	44.6	45	43.3	38.9	84th	147th of 239
Tech workers	5.8%	4.9%	4.3%	3.8%	84th	33rd of 239
Per capita incomeStrength	$58,510	$61,558	$52,798	$44,673	83rd	69th of 239
Median earnings per workerStrength	$64,736	$65,398	$56,079	$49,666	82nd	57th of 239
Median household income	$110,490	$118,331	$99,031	$80,734	79th	74th of 234
Median home value	$473,300	$497,500	$402,500	$332,700	72nd	52nd of 235
Average commute	29 min	28.9 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	69th	100th of 234
Homeownership rate	75.6%	78.4%	72.8%	65.2%	68th	175th of 239
Work from home	16.3%	19.4%	16.8%	15.1%	66th	103rd of 239
Residents 65 and older	18.6%	20.4%	20.1%	17.2%	65th	175th of 239
Broadband access	93.7%	95%	92.9%	91%	64th	106th of 239
Median gross rent	$1,625	$1,687	$1,491	$1,413	63rd	53rd of 197
Bachelor's degree or higher	38.7%	45.7%	40.6%	35.7%	63rd	120th of 239
Veterans	6.6%	7.3%	7.6%	6.2%	61st	169th of 239
Housing vacancy	8.1%	7.4%	14.3%	10.1%	61st	162nd of 239
Government workers	14.1%	12.7%	13.1%	14.5%	53rd	106th of 239
Population	30,964	319,082	1,394,868	334,922,499	51st	8th of 239
Foreign-born residents	10%	5.2%	6.1%	14.1%	51st	13th of 239
Population density	1,246/sq mi	459/sq mi	156/sq mi	95/sq mi	48th	11th of 239
Income inequality (Gini)	0.420	0.430	0.444	0.483	37th	101st of 239
Rent-burdened renters	44.5%	50.3%	48.2%	51.1%	28th	125th of 230
Uninsured rate	4.2%	4.1%	5.3%	8.4%	24th	139th of 239
Self-employed workers	7.3%	9.9%	9.3%	10%	23rd	187th of 239
Diversity index	27.6	19.5	24	61.4	21st	28th of 239
Healthcare workers	7.3%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	19th	175th of 239
Unemployment rateStrength	2.8%	3.6%	3.3%	5.2%	14th	120th of 239
Poverty rateStrength	5%	4.8%	7.2%	12.5%	12th	155th of 239
Residents under 18	16.2%	18.5%	18.2%	22%	11th	156th of 239

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

16%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.6

Under 18

16.2%

65 and over

18.6%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black1%
Hispanic7%
Asian3%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

27.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

10%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

14.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 12,618
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 67%
Married couples: 54.1%
Living alone: 24.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

19%

Median household income

03079

$110,490

Rockingham Co.

$118,331

New Hampshire

$99,031

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$58,510

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

33.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.420

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

03079

$473,300

Rockingham Co.

$497,500

New Hampshire

$402,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

03079

$1,625

Rockingham Co.

$1,687

New Hampshire

$1,491

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

11%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 13,737
Owner-occupied: 75.6%
Vacant: 8.1%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.1%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

21%

20–29

24%

30–44

23%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

72%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Management

11%

Sales

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Food service

Engineering and science

Education

Production

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

14%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Professional and technical services

10%

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$64,736

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	03079	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$86,868	$74,888
Service	$31,176	$26,804
Sales and office	$51,047	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$71,328	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,491	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

31%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 95.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.5%
Households with broadband: 93.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.9%
No internet access: 5.2%
Without health insurance: 4.2%
Limited-English households: 1.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Salem
State: New Hampshire
County: Rockingham County
Center point: 42.7883° N, 71.2217° W
Land area: 25 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 03079

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
03073	North Salem, NH · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
01844	Methuen, MA	3.8 mi	53,420	$113,212	$499,800
03087	Windham, NH	4.4 mi	16,038	$189,583	$723,300
01832	Haverhill, MA	4.5 mi	26,386	$83,041	$429,000
03811	Atkinson, NH	4.5 mi	7,267	$146,380	$555,200
01831	Haverhill, MA · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
01841	Lawrence, MA	6.3 mi	52,769	$56,971	$403,400
01840	Lawrence, MA	6.4 mi	8,522	$42,211	—
01842	Lawrence, MA · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
03841	Hampstead, NH	6.6 mi	6,508	$104,044	$510,100
01835	Haverhill, MA	6.9 mi	14,782	$113,578	$468,800
03076	Pelham, NH	7.1 mi	14,449	$135,956	$552,600

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Questions about 03079

What city is zip code 03079?

03079 is assigned to Salem, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 03079 in?

03079 is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of 03079?

About 30,964 people live in 03079, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 03079 in?

03079 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 03079?

The median household income in 03079 is $110,490.

What zip codes are near 03079?

The closest zip codes to 03079 are 03073, 01844, 03087, 01832, 03811.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03079, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.