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 Moderate-density area
- $110,323
- Median income Above-median income area
- $399,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03825 (Barrington, NH) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.3 in 2023 to 268.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,165. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 2.1%. Median home value is $399,100 (1% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,867; 87.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Strafford County, so 03825 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 03825
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barrington, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03825.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade 15
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 15
Health care and social assistance
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03825?
38.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$110,323
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$51,165
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03825 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Barrington, 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)
$110,323 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
3,643housing units
3,643
Total Housing Units
3,467
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$399,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 03867
Rochester (03867)
20,758 residents
- 03824
Durham (03824)
14,638 residents
- 03825
Barrington (03825)
8,512 residents
- 03835 6,786
Farmington (03835)
6,786 residents
- 03868 5,323
Rochester (03868)
5,323 residents
- 03290 4,731
Nottingham (03290)
4,731 residents
- 03861 4,330
Lee (03861)
4,330 residents
- 03884 3,964
Strafford (03884)
3,964 residents
- 03839 3,735
Rochester (03839)
3,735 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03825 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03825 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03823
Madbury (03823)
$148,365 median income
- 03861
Lee (03861)
$131,579 median income
- 03824
Durham (03824)
$124,056 median income
- 03290
Nottingham (03290)
$122,201 median income
- 03884
Strafford (03884)
$122,105 median income
- 03825
Barrington (03825)
$110,323 median income
- 03839
Rochester (03839)
$88,346 median income
- 03868
Rochester (03868)
$81,530 median income
- 03867
Rochester (03867)
$78,674 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03825, 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 (8,512 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 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.
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