The 03878 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Somersworth, NH in Strafford County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,970. An estimated 18.6% of residents in the 03878 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 36.8 years. In this New Hampshire region, approximately 93.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $32,758. Median househould income in this region is $66,737, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 03878 is $66,737, while the region's mean household income is $74,480. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,758. The per capita income in ZIP Code 03878 of $32,758 is approximately 18.11% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $40,003. An estimated 5.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 37.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.0% of the population in 03878 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.6% of 03878 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.6% |
In ZIP Code 03878, 93.8% of the population graduated high school, while 25.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.9% in this Strafford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.1% |
| Associate's degree | 11.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 03878, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 2.5% of 03878 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 03878 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.7%), followed by Asian (9.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 3.3% |
In ZIP Code 03878, 88.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.7% of homes. Lastly, 3.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Strafford County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.2% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.7% |
| Other languages | 3.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 03878, an estimated 29.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Strafford County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 03878 are younger than average. The median age of 36.8 years in ZIP Code 03878 is approximately 3.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.3% of the population in 03878 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 03878 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 03878 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 03878 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 03878 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 03878 | 16.29¢/kWh | 9.56¢/kWh | 6.11¢/kWh |
| New Hampshire | 24.86¢/kWh | 20.02¢/kWh | 15.65¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 03878 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.8 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.29 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.46 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.18 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.56 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.1 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 03878, 71.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.8 minutes. Approximately 24.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 03878 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 03878 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.0% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 03878, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 03878 in the past 12 months. Student loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Strafford County region was dealing with a lender or servicer.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Student loan | 2 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 1 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |
| Problems at the end of the loan or lease | 1 |
| Other | 3 |