03857 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 03857, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

03857 is a zip code in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, which covers Epping and Newmarket, with a total population of 9,365 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 03857 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 03857.

The estimated population of people living in 03857 is 9,365, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 03857 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,365
+2.23%
+4.02%
2020
9,161
+1.08%
-
2019
9,063
 -0.01% -
2018
9,064
+0.68%
-
2017
9,003
 - -

Population of 03857 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 03857 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
92.7%
90.9%
 +1.98%
Black/African American
1.2%
0.7%
 +71.43%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
3.5%
 -57.14%
Asian
2.3%
3.8%
 -39.47%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.9%
 +166.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 03857 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 03857 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 03857 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 03857 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +5.25% 37 +1.65% 43.1 +2.38%
2020 38.1 +4.96% 36.4 +1.68% 42.1 +11.67%
2019 36.3 +0.83% 35.8 -1.1% 37.7 +5.6%
2018 36 -2.96% 36.2 -4.99% 35.7 +0.56%
2017 37.1 - 38.1 - 35.5 -

The median age of the 03857 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 03857 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 9 363 -1.42% 410 +14.08% 355 468
10 to 19 443 +10.08% 380 -43.05% 476 221
20 to 29 805 +11.94% 1,091 -32.27% 884 776
30 to 39 763 +18.94% 656 -14.31% 918 567
40 to 49 567 +23.96% 480 +19.52% 693 574
50 to 59 675 -38.02% 608 +5.35% 448 625
60 to 69 463 +32.87% 557 +38.61% 599 803
70+ 359 +27.54% 383 +28.07% 464 494

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 03857 zip code is $83,070.00.

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 03857.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,711.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,071.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,913.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 03857 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 03857, 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 03857 is currently $102,955.00.

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.

9.42% of households in 03857 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 03857 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 03857 is $49,086.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 03857 by the total population of 03857.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 03857 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 03857 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
    17.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 03857 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 03857 zip over the age of 16 is 7,978.

Of those people, a total of 74.90% 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 03857 is 72.70%.

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 03857 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 133 27.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 629 88.40% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 1,031 96.50% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 774 92.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,370 95.00% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 1,149 86.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 532 86.10% 3.30%
60 to 64 years 835 73.20% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 918 26.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 607 9.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 03857. 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 7,579 74.60% 1.80%
Black or African American 82 98.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 211 71.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 104 79.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 80 46.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,499 74.90% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 03857 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 03857 is 5,797, with median earnings of $49,846.00.

Women in 03857 are earning approximately 67.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,797 $49,846.00
Male 3,215 $62,745.00
Female 2,582 $42,094.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 03857 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 833 $83,080.00
Business and Financial 470 $81,288.00
Computer and Mathematical 213 $75,598.00
Architecture and Engineering 413 $73,640.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 144 $27,000.00
Community and Social Service 133 $65,089.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 403 $37,531.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $36,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 414 $42,976.00
Healthcare Support 147 $36,979.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 39 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 414 $12,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 129 $30,950.00
Personal Care and Service 100 $16,364.00
Sales 471 $52,847.00
Office and Administrative Support 532 $40,405.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 129 $60,650.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $47,212.00
Production 369 $43,021.00
Transportation and Material Moving 142 $57,283.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 03857 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 03857.

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 495 $69,828.00 338 $83,393.00
Business and Financial 209 $82,422.00 261 $80,221.00
Computer and Mathematical 141 $82,679.00 72 $49,052.00
Architecture and Engineering 403 $73,272.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 107 $24,097.00 37 $85,729.00
Community and Social Service 53 $0.00 80 $43,375.00
Legal 14 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 180 $52,778.00 223 $35,114.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $36,029.00 47 $72,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $42,917.00 313 $52,530.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 133 $35,521.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $29,362.00 230 $9,151.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $40,612.00 55 $16,295.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 89 $17,566.00
Sales 278 $78,438.00 193 $34,712.00
Office and Administrative Support 108 $36,429.00 424 $41,216.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 129 $60,650.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $47,212.00 0 $0.00
Production 341 $50,250.00 28 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $60,368.00 9 $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 4,322 households in 03857, with an average household size of 2.17 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 2,319 families living in the 03857 zip code with an average family size of 2.71 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 03857:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,909 190 220 2,003
Average Household Size 2.81 2.87 2.62 1.44
Total Families 1,909 190 220 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.28 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 2,319 families living in 03857, 2.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 03857:

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 4,501 housing units in 03857.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,322 96.02%
Vacant 179 3.98%

43.63% of the total 4,501 housing units in 03857 are rental units. This is approximately 1,964 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,352 are occupied by the owner - or 52.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 03857 is $1,375.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 03857 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
    6
  • Less than $500
    61
  • $500 to $999
    178
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,032
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    488
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    133
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    64
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in 03857 is $337,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 03857 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    15
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    16
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    32
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    114
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    699
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,203
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    273
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 03857. The chart below shows the number of properties in 03857 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    889
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    267
  • 1960 to 1969
    132
  • 1970 to 1979
    608
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,120
  • 1990 to 1999
    660
  • 2000 to 2009
    608
  • 2010 to 2013
    197
  • 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 03857 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    106
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,523
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,043
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    650

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 03857 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 03857 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 03857.

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
    109
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    212
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    360
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    837
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    990
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    421
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    918
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    237
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    152
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    452
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    309
  • 90 or more minutes
    213

Summary

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