03109 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 03109, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

03109 is a zip code in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, which covers Manchester, with a total population of 10,023 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 03109 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 03109.

The estimated population of people living in 03109 is 10,023, with a median age of 40.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 03109 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,023
 -3.71% -7.64%
2020
10,409
 -1.8% -
2019
10,600
+0.47%
-
2018
10,550
 -2.78% -
2017
10,852
 - -

Population of 03109 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 03109 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.3%
88.8%
 -3.94%
Black/African American
2.1%
4.5%
 -53.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3%
2.4%
 +25.00%
Asian
4.9%
2%
 +145.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
1.8%
 +155.56%
Other
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 03109 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 03109 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 03109 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 03109 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.6 +5.18% 38.3 +4.36% 42.7 +2.89%
2020 38.6 -4.22% 36.7 -0.81% 41.5 -1.66%
2019 40.3 +1% 37 -1.6% 42.2 +2.43%
2018 39.9 +2.84% 37.6 +1.62% 41.2 +2.23%
2017 38.8 - 37 - 40.3 -

The median age of the 03109 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 03109 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 493 0.43% 620 -34.45% 458 409
10 to 19 783 -17.36% 709 -7.14% 643 654
20 to 29 846 +4.19% 530 +45.09% 880 805
30 to 39 723 -19.54% 866 -44.06% 582 530
40 to 49 780 -39.18% 879 -36.95% 511 573
50 to 59 789 -1.51% 702 +42.88% 766 1,033
60 to 69 559 -7.05% 704 -28.05% 517 507
70+ 354 +53.87% 515 +13.47% 575 580

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 03109 zip code is $87,540.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 03109.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,692.00
  • 45 to 64
    $104,597.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,256.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 03109 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 03109, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 03109 is currently $102,105.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.97% of households in 03109 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 03109 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.42%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 03109 is $39,496.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 03109 by the total population of 03109.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 03109 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 03109 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 03109 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 03109 zip over the age of 16 is 8,454.

Of those people, a total of 72.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 03109 is 67.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 03109 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 595 60.70% 57.90%
20 to 24 years 730 88.90% 26.30%
25 to 29 years 955 97.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 565 94.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 913 94.20% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 1,458 90.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,059 82.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 565 76.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 779 23.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 835 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 03109. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,422 70.70% 8.40%
Black or African American 198 89.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 321 71.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 140 99.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 373 99.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 303 77.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,326 71.20% 8.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 03109 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 03109 is 5,681, with median earnings of $55,141.00.

Women in 03109 are earning approximately 72.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,681 $55,141.00
Male 2,917 $62,474.00
Female 2,764 $45,244.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 03109 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 549 $79,102.00
Business and Financial 239 $65,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 210 $86,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $102,826.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 48 $56,563.00
Community and Social Service 149 $42,813.00
Legal 39 $0.00
Educational and Library 208 $44,943.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 113 $41,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 223 $59,292.00
Healthcare Support 255 $26,156.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 205 $70,647.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 302 $15,735.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 314 $32,972.00
Personal Care and Service 282 $30,000.00
Sales 746 $44,071.00
Office and Administrative Support 638 $48,229.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 167 $58,180.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $67,283.00
Production 390 $76,698.00
Transportation and Material Moving 195 $60,536.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 03109 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 03109.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 294 $79,922.00 255 $69,441.00
Business and Financial 125 $76,307.00 114 $51,548.00
Computer and Mathematical 156 $81,875.00 54 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $104,022.00 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 106 $42,134.00 43 $44,063.00
Legal 0 $0.00 39 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $0.00 152 $46,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 113 $41,875.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 223 $59,292.00
Healthcare Support 53 $0.00 202 $22,406.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 205 $70,647.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 94 $42,696.00 208 $13,162.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 179 $47,972.00 135 $22,083.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 266 $31,053.00
Sales 349 $57,917.00 397 $33,983.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $55,938.00 533 $47,486.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 167 $58,180.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $67,283.00 0 $0.00
Production 360 $76,978.00 30 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 195 $60,536.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,833 households in 03109, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,629 families living in the 03109 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 03109:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,894 273 462 1,204
Average Household Size 3.28 2.06 2.68 1.52
Total Families 1,894 273 462 0
Average Household Size 3.23 1.76 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 2,629 families living in 03109, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 03109:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,965 housing units in 03109.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,833 96.67%
Vacant 132 3.33%

20.98% of the total 3,965 housing units in 03109 are rental units. This is approximately 832 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,907 are occupied by the owner - or 73.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 03109 is $1,379.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 03109 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    94
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    65
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    466
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    170
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    89
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 03109 is $258,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 03109 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    142
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    165
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    137
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    236
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,290
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    937
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 03109. The chart below shows the number of properties in 03109 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    366
  • 1940 to 1949
    356
  • 1950 to 1959
    459
  • 1960 to 1969
    385
  • 1970 to 1979
    475
  • 1980 to 1989
    602
  • 1990 to 1999
    568
  • 2000 to 2009
    616
  • 2010 to 2013
    138
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 03109 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    151
  • 1 vehicle available
    962
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,902
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    818

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 03109 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 03109 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 03109.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    30
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    516
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    665
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    607
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    751
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    485
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    556
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    149
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    231
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    570
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    330
  • 90 or more minutes
    205

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 03109 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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