03826 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 03826, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

03826 is a zip code in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, which covers Danville and Hampstead, with a total population of 2,904 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 03826 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 03826.

The estimated population of people living in 03826 is 2,904, with a median age of 37.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 03826 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,904
+48.77%
+27.20%
2020
1,952
 -13.24% -
2019
2,250
 -2.56% -
2018
2,309
+1.14%
-
2017
2,283
 - -

Population of 03826 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 03826 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
87.9%
93.2%
 -5.69%
Black/African American
1.7%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
5.9%
 -88.14%
Asian
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
9.2%
0.4%
 +2,200.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 03826 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 03826 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 03826 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 03826 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.4 -19.22% 39.8 -14.41% 36.4 -21.04%
2020 46.3 -0.43% 46.5 +1.09% 46.1 -3.15%
2019 46.5 +4.73% 46 +3.37% 47.6 +7.45%
2018 44.4 -3.69% 44.5 +8.54% 44.3 -8.47%
2017 46.1 - 41 - 48.4 -

The median age of the 03826 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 03826 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 9 122 +171.67% 135 +81.61% 177 261
10 to 19 184 +41.33% 44 +85.1% 202 64
20 to 29 38 +176.46% 96 +130.09% 149 262
30 to 39 212 16.27% 171 45.55% 211 171
40 to 49 125 +94.88% 154 +106.8% 161 164
50 to 59 227 +37.19% 227 -13.77% 295 180
60 to 69 147 13.57% 197 10.31% 147 193
70+ 78 +78.56% 126 +14.06% 131 136

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 03826 zip code is $97,500.00.

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 03826.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $121,366.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,656.00
  • 65 and over
    $112,885.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 03826 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 03826, 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 03826 is currently $124,315.00.

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.

12.75% of households in 03826 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 03826 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.75%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 03826 is $48,044.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 03826 by the total population of 03826.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 03826 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 03826 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
    16.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 03826 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 03826 zip over the age of 16 is 2,336.

Of those people, a total of 74.70% 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 03826 is 72.50%.

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 03826 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 136 64.00% 48.30%
20 to 24 years 221 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 190 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 161 100.00% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 260 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 397 83.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 364 74.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 278 45.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 236 40.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 93 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 03826. 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 2,193 73.50% 3.30%
Black or African American 29 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 15 40.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 99 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,193 73.50% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 03826 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 03826 is 1,693, with median earnings of $50,118.00.

Women in 03826 are earning approximately 94.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,693 $50,118.00
Male 922 $52,500.00
Female 771 $49,554.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 03826 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 257 $78,523.00
Business and Financial 22 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 83 $61,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $87,700.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $12,212.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 60 $59,868.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 108 $66,818.00
Healthcare Support 140 $37,200.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 64 $50,549.00
Sales 266 $44,549.00
Office and Administrative Support 132 $41,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 120 $57,063.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $37,475.00
Production 16 $66,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 03826 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 03826.

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 116 $74,222.00 141 $81,101.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 12 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $27,465.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $88,750.00 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $0.00 39 $58,487.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 108 $66,818.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 128 $42,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 64 $50,549.00
Sales 170 $51,250.00 96 $41,468.00
Office and Administrative Support 68 $0.00 64 $53,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 120 $57,063.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $0.00 8 $0.00
Production 16 $66,250.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $0.00 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 1,122 households in 03826, with an average household size of 2.59 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 796 families living in the 03826 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 03826:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 597 187 12 326
Average Household Size 3.29 2.52 4.83 1.26
Total Families 597 187 12 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.16 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 796 families living in 03826, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 03826:

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 1,122 housing units in 03826.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,122 100.00%
Vacant 0 0.00%

32.62% of the total 1,122 housing units in 03826 are rental units. This is approximately 366 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 756 are occupied by the owner - or 67.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 03826 is $882.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 03826 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    302
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    50
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 03826 is $358,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 03826 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    10
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    148
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    392
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    194
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 03826. The chart below shows the number of properties in 03826 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    34
  • 1940 to 1949
    55
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    52
  • 1970 to 1979
    128
  • 1980 to 1989
    266
  • 1990 to 1999
    233
  • 2000 to 2009
    246
  • 2010 to 2013
    108
  • 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 03826 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    56
  • 1 vehicle available
    255
  • 2 vehicles available
    397
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    414

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 03826 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 03826 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 03826.

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
    11
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    65
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    164
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    43
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    347
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    133
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    219
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    89
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    53
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    191
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    53
  • 90 or more minutes
    120

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 03826 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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