Rochester city, NH

ZIP 03868 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Rochester city, NH (03868)

Median Income

$89,000

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+274

Wealth inflow

Population

5,830

Unemployment

1.3%

2.4pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 274 for ZIP 03868 (Rochester city, NH) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.3%-66% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.2%-31% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.4%-54% vs US avg

Establishments

736

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction5.3%
Manufacturing24.3%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade15.2%
Transportation, utilities5.1%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.7%
Professional, scientific, management7.3%
Education, health care, social25.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.2%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 03868 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 5.2%, median income rose 32.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 37.0%.

Median Income

$89,000

+18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate