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ZIP 03079

Part of Salem, NH
Pop. 30,964·Rockingham County·4th most expensive ZIP in New Hampshire
Median rent (all units)
$2,591/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$626
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 03079 · $2,591
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$2,150
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$2,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,092/yr
At $2,591/mo median
Location
CitySalem
StateNH
CountyRockingham County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.2% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 03079 (Salem, NH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,964
Median income
$110,490
Median age
44.6
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
16.2%
21.9%
26.8%
16.5%
18.6%
Under 1816.2%
18–3421.9%
35–5426.8%
55–6416.5%
65+18.6%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
87.2%
White87.2%
Black1.1%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian3.5%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
31.3%
25.6%
38.7%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 03079 in Salem, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,276 → $110,490
up 21.1%
Population
30,158 → 30,964
up 2.7%
Renter share
23.5% → 24.4%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 38.7%
+3.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $110,490 today, compared with $91,276 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 03079 in Salem, NH adding about 806 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.9% to 38.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 03079 covers Salem, NH. The median rent here is $2,591/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($110,490/yr), ZIP 03079 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 03079?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 03079 (Salem, NH) is $2,591. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 03079 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 03079's median rent of $2,591/mo is $626 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 03079 compare to other ZIPs in New Hampshire?

ZIP 03079 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Hampshire, ranking #4 out of 25 ZIPs tracked at $2,591/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 03079?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,591/mo in ZIP 03079. The local median household income is $110,490/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 03079?

Rent in ZIP 03079 has decreased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 03079 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 03079 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,591/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($110,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 03079 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 03079 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of ZIP 03079 households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 03079 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 03079 compare to the rest of Salem?

ZIP 03079 sits right at the Salem citywide median of $2,591/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 03079 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 03079 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,591/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 03079's median household income ($110,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 03079 28%Benchmark 30%
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