NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 03278

NH · Population: 3,003

A
84/100
99
A+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
Zip 03278, NH — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 03278

Zip code 03278 is located in New Hampshire and is home to approximately 3,003 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $86,806 and home values around $306,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$86,806
Home Value
$306,000
Rent
$1,085/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
36.9%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
69.9%
Rent Burden
15% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).