ZIP Code 03835
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Farmington · Strafford County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 6,786
- Median income
- $66,982
- Median home value
- $289,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.4%
- Land area
- 94.9 sq mi
72/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 49
New York
ZIP code 03835 in Farmington, New Hampshire has a population of 6,786. The median household income is $66,982, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $289,800, 4% above the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03835 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.9 square miles in Farmington, Strafford County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 6,786 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 03835 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03835 sits at $66,982 (35% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $34,896. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $289,800 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,096 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03835 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Strafford County, so you can benchmark 03835 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 03835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03835.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 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 03835, Farmington, 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
6,786
Population
94.9
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03835?
49.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.1%
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?
$66,982
Median Household Income
-35% vs state
$34,896
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 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?
2,951
Total Housing Units
2,807
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,800
Median Home Value
-28% vs state
$1,096
Median Rent
1977
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
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03835 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 190 |
| 2021 | +19.2% | 227 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 246 |
| 2023 | +28.2% | 316 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 307 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 03835, employing approximately 629 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,328,000.
108
Businesses
629
Employees
$36.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.4% |
| Information | 5 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.8% |
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 03835 vs 03851 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03851 | Milton, NH | 4,040 | 5.9 mi |
| 03887 | Union, NH | 2,154 | 8.5 mi |
| 03867 | Rochester, NH | 20,758 | 6.1 mi |
| 03884 | Strafford, NH | 3,964 | 6.8 mi |
| 03855 | New Durham, NH | 2,638 | 7.7 mi |
| 03868 | Rochester, NH | 5,323 | 7.4 mi |
| 03825 | Barrington, NH | 8,512 | 10.4 mi |
| 03839 | Rochester, NH | 3,735 | 8.4 mi |
| 03809 | Alton, NH | 3,716 | 9.3 mi |
| 03852 | Milton Mills, NH | 558 | 10.6 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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