Exeter, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03833
Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,955
- 166/sq mi High-density area
- $119,393
- Median income Above-median income area
- $480,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Exeter pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 166
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03833 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 03833 (Exeter, NH) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.8 in 2023 to 283.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03833 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with 20,955 residents across 126.0 square miles, a density of 166 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03833 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,393 (17% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,143. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $480,500 (19% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,871.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03833 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 03833
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Exeter, NH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$68,143
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03833 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Exeter, 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)
$119,393 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
9,690housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 03833 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03833
Exeter (03833)
20,955 residents
- 03857
Newmarket (03857)
9,006 residents
- 03885 7,261
Stratham (03885)
7,261 residents
- 03042 6,341
Epping (03042)
6,341 residents
- 01860 6,338
Merrimac (01860)
6,338 residents
- 03848 6,020
Kingston (03848)
6,020 residents
- 03858 4,603
Newton (03858)
4,603 residents
- 03044 4,263
Fremont (03044)
4,263 residents
- 03827 3,150
East Kingston (03827)
3,150 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03833 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03833 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03856
Newfields (03856)
$197,885 median income
- 03844
Hampton Falls (03844)
$165,509 median income
- 03885
Stratham (03885)
$151,998 median income
- 03827
East Kingston (03827)
$142,794 median income
- 03858
Newton (03858)
$138,487 median income
- 01860
Merrimac (01860)
$123,054 median income
- 03044
Fremont (03044)
$120,781 median income
- 03833
Exeter (03833)
$119,393 median income
- 03848
Kingston (03848)
$105,330 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03833 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03833, 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 (20,955 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 03833 in?
ZIP code 03833 (Exeter) 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 03833?
ZIP code 03833 in Exeter, NH has a population of 20,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03833?
The median household income in ZIP 03833 is $119,393, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03833?
The median home value in ZIP 03833 is $480,500, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03833?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03833 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03833?
ZIP code 03833 has 741 business establishments employing approximately 12,999 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03833?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03833 are: Health care and social assistance (105), Retail trade (92), Other services (except public administration) (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03833?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03833 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 03833?
In ZIP code 03833, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.1% 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 03833?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03833 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03833?
In ZIP code 03833, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03833?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03833 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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