ZIP Code 03826

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East Hampstead · Rockingham County · New Hampshire

Population
2,470

344/sq mi

Median income
$121,184

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$551,500

▲ 98% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
51.6%

Median age 36.6

Land area
7.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 03826 in East Hampstead, New Hampshire has a population of 2,470. The median household income is $121,184, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $551,500, 98% above the US average. 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03826 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.2 square miles in East Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 2,470 residents, producing a population density of 344 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 03826 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03826 sits at $121,184 (18% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $67,625. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $551,500 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03826 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03826 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 03826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03826.

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 03826, East Hampstead, 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

2,470

Population

7.2

Area (sq mi)

344

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03826?

36.6

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$121,184

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$67,625

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,131

Total Housing Units

1,060

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$551,500

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,132

Median Rent

1998

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03826 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 172
2021 +11.8% 192
2022 +21.6% 233
2023 +8.2% 252
2024 +12.9% 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 56 business establishments in ZIP 03826, employing approximately 647 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,508,000.

56

Businesses

647

Employees

$23.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 21.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 12.5%
Retail trade 6 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.7%
Wholesale trade 5 8.9%
Manufacturing 3 5.4%

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 03826 vs 03841 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03841 Hampstead, NH 6,334 2.4 mi
03819 Danville, NH 4,377 3.0 mi
03811 Atkinson, NH 6,753 3.7 mi
03865 Plaistow, NH 7,609 3.7 mi
03873 Sandown, NH 5,711 4.1 mi
03848 Kingston, NH 6,020 4.0 mi
01832 Haverhill, MA 22,060 6.6 mi
03858 Newton, NH 4,603 4.7 mi
03044 Fremont, NH 4,263 7.1 mi
03038 Derry, NH 33,269 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03826 in?
ZIP code 03826 (East Hampstead) 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 03826?
ZIP code 03826 in East Hampstead, NH has a population of 2,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03826?
The median household income in ZIP 03826 is $121,184, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03826?
The median home value in ZIP 03826 is $551,500, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03826?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03826 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03826?
ZIP code 03826 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 647 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03826?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03826 are: Construction (12), Accommodation and food services (9), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03826?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03826 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 03826?
In ZIP code 03826, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03826?
In ZIP code 03826, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03826?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03826 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for East Hampstead, 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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