PlainZIP

Farmington, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03835

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

6,786
72/sq mi
$66,982
Median income
$289,800
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farmington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03835 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmington, Strafford County, New Hampshire, home to 6,786 residents across 94.9 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03835 reports a modest median household income of $66,982 (35% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $34,896. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Median home value sits at $289,800 (28% below the state average), median rent at $1,096 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 03835 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Strafford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 03835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03835.

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 03835, Farmington, 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

6,786

Population

94.9

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03835?

49.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

How ZIP 03835 ranks nationally

Farmington, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,982 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$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 03835 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 03835 ranks #3 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 03835 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 03835 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Strafford County

03820 standard
Dover, NH
Pop: 30,039
03867 standard
Rochester, NH
Pop: 20,758
03824 standard
Durham, NH
Pop: 14,638
03878 standard
Somersworth, NH
Pop: 11,824
03825 standard
Barrington, NH
Pop: 8,512
03868 standard
Rochester, NH
Pop: 5,323

Related Areas

Strafford County Farmington, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03835 in? ▼
ZIP code 03835 (Farmington) is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Strafford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/strafford-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03835? ▼
ZIP code 03835 in Farmington, NH has a population of 6,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03835 is $66,982, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03835 is $289,800, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03835 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03835? ▼
ZIP code 03835 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03835? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03835 are: Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03835? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03835 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 03835? ▼
In ZIP code 03835, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 03835? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03835 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03835? ▼
In ZIP code 03835, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03835 is 11.3% 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.