Atkinson, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03811
Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,753
- 234/sq mi High-density area
- $146,380
- Median income Above-median income area
- $555,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atkinson pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 234
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03811 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 03811 (Atkinson, NH) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.7 in 2023 to 276.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03811 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atkinson, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 6,753 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 234 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03811 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,380 (43% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,052. The poverty rate is 1.8%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $555,200 (37% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 92.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,140.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03811 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 03811
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atkinson, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03811.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 03811, Atkinson, 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
6,753
Population
28.8
Area (sq mi)
234
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03811?
57.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.7%
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?
$146,380
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$70,052
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03811 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Atkinson, 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)
$146,380 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
3,024housing units
3,024
Total Housing Units
2,945
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$555,200
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,140
Median Rent
1980
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
+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 03811 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01844
Methuen (01844)
47,249 residents
- 01841
Lawrence (01841)
47,225 residents
- 03079
Salem (03079)
28,776 residents
- 01832
Haverhill (01832)
22,060 residents
- 03865 7,609
Plaistow (03865)
7,609 residents
- 03811 6,753
Atkinson (03811)
6,753 residents
- 03841 6,334
Hampstead (03841)
6,334 residents
- 03873 5,711
Sandown (03873)
5,711 residents
- 01840 4,733
Lawrence (01840)
4,733 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03811 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03811 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03811
Atkinson (03811)
$146,380 median income
- 03873
Sandown (03873)
$135,040 median income
- 03826
East Hampstead (03826)
$121,184 median income
- 01844
Methuen (01844)
$113,212 median income
- 03819
Danville (03819)
$112,335 median income
- 03079
Salem (03079)
$110,490 median income
- 03865
Plaistow (03865)
$108,317 median income
- 03841
Hampstead (03841)
$104,044 median income
- 01832
Haverhill (01832)
$83,041 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03811 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03811, 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 (6,753 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 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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