NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 03603

NH · Population: 5,218

B
62/100
91
A+
Safety
34
D
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
Zip 03603, NH — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 03603

Zip code 03603 is located in New Hampshire and is home to approximately 5,218 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $144,300 and median rent of $1,106/month against a median income of $47,259. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average.

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
$47,259
Home Value
$144,300
Rent
$1,106/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
20.7%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
74%
Rent Burden
28.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability34DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).