03261 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 03261, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

03261 is a zip code in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, which covers Northwood and Nottingham, with a total population of 4,601 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 03261 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 03261.

The estimated population of people living in 03261 is 4,601, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 03261 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,601
+6.09%
+6.70%
2020
4,337
+0.05%
-
2019
4,335
 -0.18% -
2018
4,343
+0.72%
-
2017
4,312
 - -

Population of 03261 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 03261 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
91.9%
94.3%
 -2.55%
Black/African American
1.9%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
3.5%
 +22.86%
Asian
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1.5%
 -40.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 03261 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 03261 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 03261 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 03261 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 -0.67% 45 -0.88% 43.4 -0.46%
2020 44.5 +0.45% 45.4 -1.09% 43.6 +3.81%
2019 44.3 -0.45% 45.9 -0.22% 42 -2.78%
2018 44.5 +5.2% 46 +10.05% 43.2 0%
2017 42.3 - 41.8 - 43.2 -

The median age of the 03261 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 03261 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 9 269 -20.76% 192 +51.84% 203 308
10 to 19 302 -46.5% 215 2.47% 175 207
20 to 29 169 1.09% 245 +33.12% 168 325
30 to 39 268 +39.86% 246 +26.97% 378 315
40 to 49 413 -31.57% 311 -25.44% 294 236
50 to 59 298 0.43% 436 +9.64% 279 478
60 to 69 295 +47.18% 235 +54.41% 425 380
70+ 202 +8.99% 216 2.09% 217 213

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 03261 zip code is $104,653.00.

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 03261.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $113,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $121,218.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,103.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 03261 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 03261, 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 03261 is currently $109,369.00.

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.

8.99% of households in 03261 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 03261 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    35.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 03261 is $41,174.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 03261 by the total population of 03261.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 03261 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 03261 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
    14.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 03261 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 03261 zip over the age of 16 is 3,863.

Of those people, a total of 71.20% 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 03261 is 69.70%.

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 03261 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 155 74.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 294 88.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 199 86.40% 6.30%
30 to 34 years 389 90.50% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 583 91.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 463 100.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 545 65.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 234 50.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 756 43.90% 5.70%
75 years and over 245 20.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 03261. 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 3,598 72.10% 1.70%
Black or African American 87 11.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 47 46.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 95 92.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 144 95.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,544 71.60% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 03261 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 03261 is 2,693, with median earnings of $42,515.00.

Women in 03261 are earning approximately 45.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,693 $42,515.00
Male 1,347 $60,276.00
Female 1,346 $27,216.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 03261 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 241 $65,720.00
Business and Financial 100 $88,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $121,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $89,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 52 $33,929.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 220 $45,208.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $17,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 203 $51,042.00
Healthcare Support 131 $12,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 84 $11,739.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $31,042.00
Personal Care and Service 101 $22,313.00
Sales 479 $23,050.00
Office and Administrative Support 244 $27,381.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 145 $41,953.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $52,143.00
Production 123 $21,994.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $52,763.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 03261 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 03261.

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 134 $65,530.00 107 $98,021.00
Business and Financial 35 $72,321.00 65 $88,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $106,250.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $103,594.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $0.00 30 $38,000.00
Legal 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $70,375.00 121 $40,550.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 19 $19,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $86,696.00 132 $37,308.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 131 $12,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $13,750.00 46 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $2,499.00 20 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 91 $25,486.00
Sales 178 $50,714.00 301 $19,760.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $25,714.00 158 $32,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 145 $41,953.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $52,143.00 0 $0.00
Production 82 $22,440.00 41 $14,330.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $52,763.00 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 1,746 households in 03261, with an average household size of 2.64 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 1,422 families living in the 03261 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 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 03261:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,204 89 129 324
Average Household Size 2.94 2.26 3.37 1.3
Total Families 1,204 89 129 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.02 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 1,422 families living in 03261, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 03261:

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 2,277 housing units in 03261.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,746 76.68%
Vacant 531 23.32%

7.03% of the total 2,277 housing units in 03261 are rental units. This is approximately 160 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,578 are occupied by the owner - or 69.30% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 03261 is $1,047.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 03261 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
    8
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    69
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    84
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 03261 is $284,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 03261 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    9
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    123
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    65
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    140
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    595
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    589
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    57
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 03261. The chart below shows the number of properties in 03261 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    645
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    231
  • 1960 to 1969
    234
  • 1970 to 1979
    146
  • 1980 to 1989
    318
  • 1990 to 1999
    116
  • 2000 to 2009
    299
  • 2010 to 2013
    240
  • 2014 or later
    24

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 03261 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    40
  • 1 vehicle available
    288
  • 2 vehicles available
    752
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    666

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 03261 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 03261 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 03261.

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
    17
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    102
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    133
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    131
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    222
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    102
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    292
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    186
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    213
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    428
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    325
  • 90 or more minutes
    38

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 03261 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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