03079 ZIP Code
Salem, New hampshire
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 03079 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Rockingham |
| State: | New hampshire |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,350 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,856 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,863 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,031 |
| Median Home Value: | $406,600 |
| Land Area: | 24.8 sq miles
64.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7883, -71.2217 |
Population Information (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,350 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,434 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,916 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,274 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,423 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,405 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,560 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,775 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,419 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,576 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,015 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,806 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,303 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,304 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,678 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 812 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $406,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,453 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,031 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,258 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 773 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,458 | 77.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,800 | 22.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,913 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 448 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 542 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,371 | 32.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,039 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,771 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,329 | 23.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,413 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (03079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,856 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,793 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $123,971 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,863 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,652 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,129 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 523 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,257 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,732 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,287 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,018 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 92 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,612 | 87.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 378 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 99 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,187 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 741 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,333 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,322 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,791 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 233 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 600 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,834 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (03079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 301 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 190 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 580 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 656 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 848 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,625 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,808 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,485 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,830 | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,935 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (03079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,039 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 860 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 161 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 224 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 244 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,152 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (03079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,405 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,111 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 904 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,982 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 771 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 366 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,242 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,759 | 15.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,994 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,367 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 602 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 626 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,890 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,943 | 82.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,269 | 27.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,330 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (03079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,062 | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,973 | 32.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,863 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 508 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 182 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 252 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (03079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,706 | 66.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 426 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 515 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 196 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 312 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 734 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,384 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 758 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (03079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 72 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,108 | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 825 | 6.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,365 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,187 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,502 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,732 | 21.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,272 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 417 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 551 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (03079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 208 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,137 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,832 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,627 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,827 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 400 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (03079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,699 | 13.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,558 | 20.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 887 | 7.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 6,647 | 54.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 251 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 57 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 115 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (03079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 432 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,449 | 28.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,088 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,289 | 26.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (03079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 177 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 350 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 185 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 139 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,107 | 11.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,022 | 53.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,370 | 25.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 108 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (03079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,317 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $950 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,453 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,258 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,919 | 56.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,272 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,568 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,727 | 22.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,319 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,011 | 32.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (03079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,108 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,813 | 29.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,532 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 273 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,313 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,046 | 23.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (03079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,972 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 453 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 336 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,201 | 36.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,511 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,471 | 24.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,216 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,546 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,220 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,150 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 270 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,483 | 47.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,397 | 44.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (03079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,378 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,711 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,081 | 39.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,509 | 55.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,071 | 39.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 121 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (03079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,398 | 90.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 321 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,952 | 919.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,952 | 919.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,952 | 919.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 322 | 100.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 41 | 12.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,185 | 369.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 133 | 41.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (03079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,076 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,729 | 88.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,347 | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,915 | 6.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 637 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 502 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 293 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (03079 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,258 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,679 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
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