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Hudson, NH
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03051.
Population
7,469
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,429
ZIP codes
1
Hudson and its ZIP codes
Hudson at a glance
- Hudson is about 16 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,842, 3% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,400 (9% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,722 a month.
Local data for Hudson, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hudson, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,842
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$366,400
Median rent
$1,722/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,369), French Americans (1,011), Italian Americans (940).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hillsborough County. PPP loans are for Hudson.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,655
199,383 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.84B
FY 2026, $9,089 per person
How people get to work
Hudson, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hudson, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
824
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
751
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hudson, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Hudson
1 in or overlapping Hudson. Population shown
Cities near Hudson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NashuaCity | 2.8 mi | 30.8 |
| LondonderryCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 12.2 |
| East MerrimackCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.4 |
| East Pepperell, MACensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Lowell, MACity | 10 mi | 13.6 |
| Pepperell, MACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| DerryCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16 |
| AmherstCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Methuen, MACity | 12 mi | 22.2 |
| Groton, MACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| Lawrence, MACity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| ManchesterCity | 14 mi | 33.1 |
| Townsend, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Littleton Common, MACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Ayer, MACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hudson, NH in?
- Hudson is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
- What ZIP codes are in Hudson, NH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hudson include 03051.
- What is the population of Hudson, NH?
- About 7,469 people live in Hudson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hudson?
- Nearby places include Nashua (2.8 mi), Londonderry (7.5 mi), East Merrimack (8.2 mi), East Pepperell, MA (9.4 mi), Lowell, MA (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023