03235 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 03235, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

03235 is a zip code in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, which covers Andover, Franklin, and Salisbury, with a total population of 8,859 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 03235 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 03235.

The estimated population of people living in 03235 is 8,859, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 03235 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,859
+0.75%
+2.93%
2020
8,793
+0.35%
-
2019
8,762
+0.74%
-
2018
8,698
+1.06%
-
2017
8,607
 - -

Population of 03235 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 03235 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
94.4%
95.1%
 -0.74%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
3.1%
 -29.03%
Asian
1.2%
0.2%
 +500.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.8%
 +100.00%
Other
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 03235 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 03235 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 03235 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 03235 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 -1.51% 46.2 +3.36% 45.5 -4.01%
2020 46.4 -3.13% 44.7 -4.08% 47.4 -5.39%
2019 47.9 +4.81% 46.6 +5.19% 50.1 +7.28%
2018 45.7 +2.93% 44.3 +3.02% 46.7 +4.24%
2017 44.4 - 43 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 03235 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 03235 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 9 481 -39.67% 420 -2.19% 300 356
10 to 19 484 -9.1% 533 +23.21% 430 628
20 to 29 527 -78.5% 625 -50.31% 210 359
30 to 39 527 +19.94% 416 +41.44% 626 602
40 to 49 549 +16.58% 526 +55.95% 635 802
50 to 59 737 -8.82% 776 -5.57% 650 726
60 to 69 507 +22.87% 598 1.97% 631 592
70+ 374 +21.54% 527 +54.35% 449 863

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 03235 zip code is $61,678.00.

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 03235.

  • Under 25
    $50,667.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,672.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,692.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,393.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 03235 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 03235, 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 03235 is currently $77,394.00.

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.

5.46% of households in 03235 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 03235 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 03235 is $34,383.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 03235 by the total population of 03235.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 03235 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 03235 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
    11.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 03235 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 03235 zip over the age of 16 is 7,672.

Of those people, a total of 64.20% 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 03235 is 62.10%.

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 03235 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 527 86.50% 12.90%
20 to 24 years 328 92.70% 7.90%
25 to 29 years 241 80.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 630 78.10% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 1,438 82.30% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 1,283 82.40% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 690 72.90% 7.20%
60 to 64 years 609 57.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,111 27.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 815 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 03235. 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 7,384 63.60% 3.50%
Black or African American 14 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 105 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 44 47.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 125 73.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 146 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,238 62.80% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 03235 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 03235 is 4,764, with median earnings of $39,301.00.

Women in 03235 are earning approximately 61.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,764 $39,301.00
Male 2,372 $50,402.00
Female 2,392 $31,210.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 03235 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 324 $73,398.00
Business and Financial 112 $61,591.00
Computer and Mathematical 142 $81,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 131 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $9,808.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 233 $50,798.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 212 $43,614.00
Healthcare Support 168 $23,281.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 62 $122,847.00
Food Preparation and Serving 403 $17,128.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 302 $8,846.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $29,038.00
Sales 445 $20,368.00
Office and Administrative Support 715 $33,892.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $44,024.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 183 $70,904.00
Production 557 $49,647.00
Transportation and Material Moving 148 $28,906.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 03235 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 03235.

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 195 $74,116.00 129 $59,020.00
Business and Financial 56 $62,258.00 56 $60,729.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $90,714.00 56 $80,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 131 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 130 $50,734.00 103 $50,954.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 198 $43,825.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 153 $21,719.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 50 $123,264.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $36,696.00 267 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $27,760.00 211 $3,683.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 90 $29,038.00
Sales 135 $35,729.00 310 $11,797.00
Office and Administrative Support 227 $34,125.00 488 $33,741.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 183 $44,397.00 30 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 183 $70,904.00 0 $0.00
Production 396 $51,935.00 161 $34,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 119 $27,188.00 29 $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 3,813 households in 03235, with an average household size of 2.27 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 2,429 families living in the 03235 zip code with an average family size of 2.79 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 03235:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,862 229 338 1,384
Average Household Size 2.81 3.11 3.12 1.19
Total Families 1,862 229 338 0
Average Household Size 2.78 3 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 2,429 families living in 03235, 1.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 03235:

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 4,309 housing units in 03235.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,813 88.49%
Vacant 496 11.51%

29.03% of the total 4,309 housing units in 03235 are rental units. This is approximately 1,251 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,528 are occupied by the owner - or 58.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 03235 is $951.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 03235 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
    34
  • Less than $500
    182
  • $500 to $999
    538
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    354
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    133
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    44
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 03235 is $206,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 03235 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    69
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    95
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    490
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    529
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,108
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    181
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    43
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 03235. The chart below shows the number of properties in 03235 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,791
  • 1940 to 1949
    180
  • 1950 to 1959
    429
  • 1960 to 1969
    401
  • 1970 to 1979
    561
  • 1980 to 1989
    348
  • 1990 to 1999
    198
  • 2000 to 2009
    264
  • 2010 to 2013
    137
  • 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 03235 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    358
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,261
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,487
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    707

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 03235 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 03235 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 03235.

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
    104
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    728
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    442
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    348
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    367
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    405
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    680
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    221
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    265
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    330
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    289
  • 90 or more minutes
    150

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 03235 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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