ZIP Code 03811

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Atkinson · Rockingham County · New Hampshire

Population
6,753

234/sq mi

Median income
$146,380

▲ 92% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$555,200

▲ 100% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.7%

Median age 57.1

Land area
28.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 03811 in Atkinson, New Hampshire has a population of 6,753. The median household income is $146,380, which is 92% above the national average. Median home value is $555,200, 100% above the US average. 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03811 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.8 square miles in Atkinson, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 6,753 residents, producing a population density of 234 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03811 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03811 sits at $146,380 (43% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $70,052. The poverty rate stands at 1.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $555,200 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,140 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03811 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03811 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 03811

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03811.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03811, Atkinson, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,753

Population

28.8

Area (sq mi)

234

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03811?

57.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$146,380

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$70,052

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,024

Total Housing Units

2,945

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$555,200

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,140

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03811 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 179
2021 +14.7% 206
2022 +15.7% 238
2023 +7.3% 256
2024 +8.3% 277

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 126 business establishments in ZIP 03811, employing approximately 1,243 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,420,000.

126

Businesses

1,243

Employees

$72.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 30.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 12 9.5%
Retail trade 10 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 7.1%
Wholesale trade 8 6.3%
Manufacturing 7 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.8%
Educational services 5 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.4%
Finance and insurance 3 2.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.4%

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 03811 vs 03841 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03841 Hampstead, NH 6,334 3.4 mi
03865 Plaistow, NH 7,609 3.3 mi
01832 Haverhill, MA 22,060 3.5 mi
03826 East Hampstead, NH 2,470 3.7 mi
03079 Salem, NH 28,776 4.4 mi
03873 Sandown, NH 5,711 6.8 mi
01840 Lawrence, MA 4,733 9.0 mi
03819 Danville, NH 4,377 6.6 mi
01841 Lawrence, MA 47,225 8.7 mi
01844 Methuen, MA 47,249 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03811 in?
ZIP code 03811 (Atkinson) 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 03811?
ZIP code 03811 in Atkinson, NH has a population of 6,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03811?
The median household income in ZIP 03811 is $146,380, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03811?
The median home value in ZIP 03811 is $555,200, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03811?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03811 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03811?
ZIP code 03811 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03811?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03811 are: Construction (38), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03811?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03811 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 03811?
In ZIP code 03811, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 03811?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03811 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03811?
In ZIP code 03811, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03811?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03811 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Atkinson, NH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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