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ZIP 03106

Part of Hooksett, NH
Pop. 15,032·Merrimack County·9th most expensive ZIP in New Hampshire
Median rent (all units)
$2,399/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$434
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 03106 · $2,399
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,670
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,190
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$2,420/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
$28,788/yr
At $2,399/mo median
Location
StateNH
CountyMerrimack County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 03106 (Hooksett, NH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,032
Median income
$118,442
Median age
41.3
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
17.4%
25.1%
27%
13.2%
17.4%
Under 1817.4%
18–3425.1%
35–5427%
55–6413.2%
65+17.4%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Black0.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian2.3%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
26.4%
29.9%
39.4%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+39.4%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 03106 in Hooksett, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,638 → $118,442
up 33.6%
Population
14,732 → 15,032
up 2.0%
Renter share
23.4% → 19.5%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 39.4%
+1.1 pts
Median age
37.8 → 41.3
+3.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 03106 in Hooksett, NH now reports about $118,442, up from $88,638 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 03106 in Hooksett, NH adding about 300 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 23.4% to 19.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 03106

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 03106 covers Hooksett, NH. The median rent here is $2,399/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($118,442/yr), ZIP 03106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 03106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 03106 (Hooksett, NH) is $2,399. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 03106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 03106's median rent of $2,399/mo is $434 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 03106 compare to other ZIPs in New Hampshire?

ZIP 03106 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Hampshire, ranking #9 out of 25 ZIPs tracked at $2,399/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 03106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,399/mo in ZIP 03106. The local median household income is $118,442/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 03106?

Rent in ZIP 03106 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 03106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 03106 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,399/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($118,442/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 03106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 03106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 03106 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 03106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 03106 compare to the rest of Hooksett?

ZIP 03106 sits right at the Hooksett citywide median of $2,399/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 03106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 03106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,399/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 03106's median household income ($118,442/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 03106 24%Benchmark 30%
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