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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

40 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Hillsborough County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Although county size varies, Hillsborough County's 40 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Hillsborough County Compares

Hillsborough County75/100
New Hampshire avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Hillsborough County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
40
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Hillsborough County scores 1 points above the New Hampshire state average (74/100) and 2 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
40
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 03055 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 03051 (63/100)
$369K
Median Home Value
$1,850
Avg Remediation (50% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.5 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 9.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,728, driven primarily by flood

62.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Hillsborough County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
62.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
65%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,728

Flood $807/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $392/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

175,668 housing units in Hillsborough County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 15%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Hillsborough County

$369K
Median Home Value
$1,850
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hillsborough County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Hillsborough County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Hillsborough County

8 community water systems serving Hillsborough County.

Show all 8 water systems

24 total water systems serve Hillsborough County.

Systems with the most violations in Hillsborough County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hillsborough County

40 ZIP codes tracked in Hillsborough County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 03055 Milford 83 B 2 $364K
2 03060 Nashua 83 B 0 $339K
3 03062 Nashua 83 B 0 $398K
4 03063 Nashua 83 B 0 $372K
5 03064 Nashua 83 B 0 $382K
6 03458 Peterborough 82 B 3 $368K
7 03054 Merrimack 75 B 25 $406K
8 03052 Litchfield 67 C 0 $444K
9 03103 Manchester 67 C 0 $314K
10 03109 Manchester 67 C 0 $350K
11 03110 Bedford 67 C 0 $582K
12 03051 Hudson 63 C 4 $407K
13 03031 Amherst 0 $491K
14 03033 Brookline $480K
15 03043 Francestown $379K
16 03045 Goffstown 12 (3 health) $360K
17 03047 Greenfield $315K
18 03048 Greenville 17 (1 health) $275K
19 03049 Hollis $623K
20 03057 Mont Vernon $479K
21 03061 Nashua
22 03070 New Boston $436K
23 03071 New Ipswich $318K
24 03076 Pelham 0 $485K
25 03082 Lyndeborough $334K
26 03084 Temple $362K
27 03086 Wilton 0 $370K
28 03101 Manchester 0 $418K
29 03102 Manchester 0 $309K
30 03104 Manchester 0 $364K
31 03105 Manchester
32 03107 Manchester
33 03108 Manchester
34 03111 Manchester
35 03244 Hillsborough 4 $253K
36 03281 Weare $363K
37 03440 Antrim 0 $271K
38 03442 Bennington $250K
39 03449 Hancock 0 $423K
40 03468 West Peterborough

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hillsborough County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Hillsborough County in New Hampshire covers 40 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 12 scored records.

7 of 23 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 40 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 40 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hillsborough County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hillsborough County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,728 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hillsborough County?
The median home build year in Hillsborough County is 1979. 62.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hillsborough County compare to New Hampshire?
Hillsborough County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hillsborough County, NH: HSS 75/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-hampshire/hillsborough/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hillsborough County, NH: HSS 75/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-hampshire/hillsborough/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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