ZIP Code 03824
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Durham · Strafford County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 14,638
- Median income
- $124,056
- Median home value
- $504,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.4%
- Land area
- 58.0 sq mi
252/sq mi
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 81% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 20.8
New York
ZIP code 03824 in Durham, New Hampshire has a population of 14,638. The median household income is $124,056, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $504,300, 81% above the US average. 75.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.0 square miles in Durham, Strafford County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 14,638 residents, producing a population density of 252 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 03824 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03824 sits at $124,056 (21% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $36,807. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $504,300 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,429 per month, and 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Strafford County, so you can benchmark 03824 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 03824
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03824.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03824, Durham, 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
14,638
Population
58.0
Area (sq mi)
252
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03824?
20.8
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
4.4%
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?
$124,056
Median Household Income
+21% vs state
$36,807
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,268
Total Housing Units
3,231
Occupied Units
1,037
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$504,300
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$1,429
Median Rent
1981
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03824 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 180 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 201 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 247 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 278 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 285 |
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 196 business establishments in ZIP 03824, employing approximately 2,138 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,767,000.
196
Businesses
2,138
Employees
$69.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 20.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 6.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 4.1% |
| Information | 7 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.5% |
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 03824 vs 03823 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03823 | Madbury, NH | 1,719 | 4.0 mi |
| 03857 | Newmarket, NH | 9,006 | 3.7 mi |
| 03861 | Lee, NH | 4,330 | 4.4 mi |
| 03820 | Dover, NH | 30,039 | 5.2 mi |
| 03885 | Stratham, NH | 7,261 | 7.1 mi |
| 03856 | Newfields, NH | 1,680 | 5.9 mi |
| 03840 | Greenland, NH | 3,566 | 6.5 mi |
| 03801 | Portsmouth, NH | 21,532 | 6.5 mi |
| 03903 | Eliot, ME | 6,211 | 7.1 mi |
| 03878 | Somersworth, NH | 11,824 | 9.5 mi |
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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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