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Hooksett, NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03106.

Population

5,876

Land area

5.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,088

ZIP codes

1

Hooksett and its ZIP codes

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Hooksett at a glance

  • Hooksett is about 7 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
  • The median household income is $101,053, close to the New Hampshire median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $348,100 (14% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,811 a month.

Local data for Hooksett, NH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hooksett, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$101,053

Poverty rate

4.0%

Median home value

$348,100

Median rent

$1,811/mo

Homeownership

72.5%

Bachelor's or higher

41.4%

Median age

42.6

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,239), French Americans (788), Italian Americans (750).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merrimack County. PPP loans are for Hooksett.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$71,003

76,521 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,153

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.97B

FY 2026, $12,830 per person

Merrimack County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hooksett, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.3%
  • Carpooled16.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home14.4%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hooksett, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

727

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

333

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 13°F

42.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hooksett, NH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.4%

U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

9.8%

U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.1%

U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts

ZIP codes in Hooksett

1 in or overlapping Hooksett. Population shown

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Cities near Hooksett

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SuncookCensus-designated place3.2 mi3.7
South HooksettCensus-designated place4.3 mi6.7
PinardvilleCensus-designated place6.9 mi1.7
GoffstownCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.2
ManchesterCity8.5 mi33.1
ConcordCity11 mi64
Klondike CornerCensus-designated place13 mi3.4
LoudonCensus-designated place13 mi1.8
New BostonCensus-designated place14 mi0.5
RaymondCensus-designated place15 mi6.5
East MerrimackCensus-designated place15 mi3.4
ContoocookCensus-designated place16 mi2.3
PittsfieldCensus-designated place16 mi1.7
DerryCensus-designated place17 mi16
LondonderryCensus-designated place18 mi12.2
AmherstCensus-designated place18 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hooksett, NH in?
Hooksett is in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
What ZIP codes are in Hooksett, NH?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hooksett include 03106.
What is the population of Hooksett, NH?
About 5,876 people live in Hooksett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hooksett?
Nearby places include Suncook (3.2 mi), South Hooksett (4.3 mi), Pinardville (6.9 mi), Goffstown (8.5 mi), Manchester (8.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023