PlainZIP

East Hampstead, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03826

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

2,470
344/sq mi
$121,184
Median income
$551,500
Median home value
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Hampstead pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
344
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03826 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03826 covers 7.2 square miles in East Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,470 residents on file, a density of 344 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03826 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,184 (18% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $67,625. Poverty here runs at 2.1%, with unemployment measured 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03826, plus 6 more within Rockingham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 03826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hampstead, NH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,470

Population

7.2

Area (sq mi)

344

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 03826 ranks nationally

East Hampstead, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,184 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 03826 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 03826 ranks #0 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 03826 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 03826 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

03038 standard
Derry, NH
Pop: 33,269
03079 standard
Salem, NH
Pop: 28,776
03053 standard
Londonderry, NH
Pop: 23,957
03801 standard
Portsmouth, NH
Pop: 21,532
03833 standard
Exeter, NH
Pop: 20,955
03842 standard
Hampton, NH
Pop: 15,345

Related Areas

Rockingham County East Hampstead, NH New Hampshire

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.

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