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Barrington, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03825

Strafford County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,512
71/sq mi
$110,323
Median income
$399,100
Median home value
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barrington pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03825 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barrington, Strafford County, New Hampshire, home to 8,512 residents across 119.7 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03825 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,323 (8% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $51,165. Poverty here runs at 7.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $399,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,867 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 03825 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Strafford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 03825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barrington, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03825.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03825, Barrington, 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

8,512

Population

119.7

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03825?

38.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$110,323

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$51,165

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03825 ranks nationally

Barrington, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$110,323 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,643

Total Housing Units

3,467

Occupied Units

176

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$399,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,867

Median Rent

1987

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03825 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 173
2021 +12.8% 195
2022 +14.9% 224
2023 +10.7% 248
2024 +8.1% 268

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 176 business establishments in ZIP 03825, employing approximately 1,928 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,159,000.

176

Businesses

1,928

Employees

$119.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 26.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 19 10.8%
Retail trade 15 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.8%
Manufacturing 7 4.0%
Wholesale trade 6 3.4%
Finance and insurance 6 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%
Information 3 1.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.7%

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 03825 vs 03839 →

ZIP 03825 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03825 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03825 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 03825 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
03839 Rochester, NH 3,735 4.5 mi
03861 Lee, NH 4,330 6.7 mi
03291 West Nottingham, NH 39 5.6 mi
03823 Madbury, NH 1,719 5.9 mi
03867 Rochester, NH 20,758 6.8 mi
03290 Nottingham, NH 4,731 7.3 mi
03884 Strafford, NH 3,964 7.0 mi
03835 Farmington, NH 6,786 10.4 mi
03868 Rochester, NH 5,323 9.0 mi
03824 Durham, NH 14,638 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Strafford County

03820 standard
Dover, NH
Pop: 30,039
03867 standard
Rochester, NH
Pop: 20,758
03824 standard
Durham, NH
Pop: 14,638
03878 standard
Somersworth, NH
Pop: 11,824
03835 standard
Farmington, NH
Pop: 6,786
03868 standard
Rochester, NH
Pop: 5,323

Related Areas

Strafford County Barrington, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03825 in? ▼
ZIP code 03825 (Barrington) is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Strafford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/strafford-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03825? ▼
ZIP code 03825 in Barrington, NH has a population of 8,512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03825? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03825 is $110,323, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03825? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03825 is $399,100, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03825? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03825 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03825? ▼
ZIP code 03825 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 1,928 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03825? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03825 are: Construction (46), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03825? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03825 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 03825? ▼
In ZIP code 03825, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 03825? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03825 is 30.1 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 03825? ▼
In ZIP code 03825, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03825? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03825 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.