Zip Code 03079 — Salem, NH

03079 is a ZIP Code associated with Salem, NH, located within Rockingham. 03079 ranks #2 out of 36 ZIP codes in Rockingham County by population (and #8 out of 247 in NH). The area supports an estimated population of 30,964 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 481.2 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code03079
Primary CitySalem
State / ProvinceNH
CountyRockingham
Total Population30,964
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density481.2 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

How 03079 Compares

MetricZIP 03079Rockingham CountyNH State Average
Population30,964319,082 (Total)1,394,951 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density481.2 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#2 of 36----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 03087Windham4.2 mi16,038N/A
Zip 03811Atkinson4.4 mi7,267N/A
Zip 03076Pelham6.6 mi14,449N/A
Zip 03841Hampstead6.6 mi6,508N/A
Zip 03865Plaistow7.2 mi7,861N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →