ZIP Code 03833
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Exeter · Rockingham County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 20,955
- Median income
- $119,393
- Median home value
- $480,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.1%
- Land area
- 126.0 sq mi
166/sq mi
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.3
New York
ZIP code 03833 in Exeter, New Hampshire has a population of 20,955. The median household income is $119,393, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $480,500, 73% above the US average. 56.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03833 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.0 square miles in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 20,955 residents, producing a population density of 166 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 03833 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03833 sits at $119,393 (17% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $68,143. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $480,500 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,871 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03833 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03833 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 03833
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03833.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
105 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 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 03833, Exeter, 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
20,955
Population
126.0
Area (sq mi)
166
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03833?
45.3
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
6.3%
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?
$119,393
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$68,143
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 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?
9,690
Total Housing Units
9,111
Occupied Units
579
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$480,500
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$1,871
Median Rent
1983
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03833 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 179 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 200 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 233 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 260 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 284 |
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 741 business establishments in ZIP 03833, employing approximately 12,999 people with a combined annual payroll of $951,004,000.
741
Businesses
12,999
Employees
$951.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 74 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 23 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 1.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.8% |
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 03833 vs 03827 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 3,150 | 4.7 mi |
| 03856 | Newfields, NH | 1,680 | 4.6 mi |
| 03885 | Stratham, NH | 7,261 | 5.3 mi |
| 03857 | Newmarket, NH | 9,006 | 6.8 mi |
| 03848 | Kingston, NH | 6,020 | 5.7 mi |
| 03044 | Fremont, NH | 4,263 | 6.9 mi |
| 03844 | Hampton Falls, NH | 2,238 | 6.2 mi |
| 01860 | Merrimac, MA | 6,338 | 9.5 mi |
| 03858 | Newton, NH | 4,603 | 7.8 mi |
| 03042 | Epping, NH | 6,341 | 6.8 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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