Portsmouth, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03801
Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,532
- 350/sq mi High-density area
- $106,756
- Median income Above-median income area
- $699,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portsmouth pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 350
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03801 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03801 (Portsmouth, NH) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 306.7 in 2023 to 340.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with 21,532 residents across 61.6 square miles, a density of 350 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,756 (4% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,576. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.4%. Median home value is $699,900 (73% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,872; 53.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 03801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portsmouth, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03801.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
327 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
303 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
246 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
203 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
182 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03801, Portsmouth, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,532
Population
61.6
Area (sq mi)
350
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03801?
43.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
9.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$106,756
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$72,576
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03801 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Portsmouth, NH household income vs. every New Hampshire ZIP code
Median household income among 236 reporting New Hampshire ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,756 Top 39% higher than 61% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,736housing units
11,736
Total Housing Units
11,262
Occupied Units
474
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$699,900
Median Home Value
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$1,872
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
340
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+240%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03801 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 227 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 250 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 283 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 307 |
| 2024 | +10.9% | 340 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,956 business establishments in ZIP 03801, employing approximately 40,621 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,502,687,000.
1,956
Businesses
40,621
Employees
$3.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 327 | 16.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 303 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 246 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 203 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 182 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 130 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 91 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 91 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 59 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 2.9% |
| Information | 43 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 11 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03801 vs 03840 →
ZIP 03801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
21,532 residents
- 03857
Newmarket (03857)
9,006 residents
- 03904 7,703
Kittery (03904)
7,703 residents
- 03885 7,261
Stratham (03885)
7,261 residents
- 03903 6,211
Eliot (03903)
6,211 residents
- 03870 5,162
Rye (03870)
5,162 residents
- 03862 4,278
North Hampton (03862)
4,278 residents
- 03840 3,566
Greenland (03840)
3,566 residents
- 03905 1,780
Kittery Point (03905)
1,780 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03854
New Castle (03854)
$176,953 median income
- 03840
Greenland (03840)
$162,837 median income
- 03885
Stratham (03885)
$151,998 median income
- 03862
North Hampton (03862)
$144,583 median income
- 03871
Rye Beach (03871)
$142,115 median income
- 03870
Rye (03870)
$140,938 median income
- 03905
Kittery Point (03905)
$140,730 median income
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
$106,756 median income
- 03903
Eliot (03903)
$101,522 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03801 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03840 | Greenland, NH | 3,566 | 3.2 mi |
| 03854 | New Castle, NH | 968 | 4.3 mi |
| 03903 | Eliot, ME | 6,211 | 5.3 mi |
| 03870 | Rye, NH | 5,162 | 4.6 mi |
| 03904 | Kittery, ME | 7,703 | 4.6 mi |
| 03862 | North Hampton, NH | 4,278 | 6.6 mi |
| 03871 | Rye Beach, NH | 136 | 6.5 mi |
| 03905 | Kittery Point, ME | 1,780 | 6.0 mi |
| 03857 | Newmarket, NH | 9,006 | 7.4 mi |
| 03885 | Stratham, NH | 7,261 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03801, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,532 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03801 in?
ZIP code 03801 (Portsmouth) is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03801?
ZIP code 03801 in Portsmouth, NH has a population of 21,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03801?
The median household income in ZIP 03801 is $106,756, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03801?
The median home value in ZIP 03801 is $699,900, which is 152% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03801 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03801?
ZIP code 03801 has 1,956 business establishments employing approximately 40,621 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03801 are: Retail trade (327), Professional, scientific, and technical services (303), Health care and social assistance (246). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03801 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03801?
In ZIP code 03801, 79.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03801 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03801?
In ZIP code 03801, approximately 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03801 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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