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 Moderate-density area
- $66,982
- Median income Near-median income area
- $289,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Farmington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03835 (Farmington, NH) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 315.8 in 2023 to 307.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,896. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $289,800 (28% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,096; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Strafford County, so 03835 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 03835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, NH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$34,896
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03835 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Farmington, 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)
$66,982 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
2,951housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 03867
Rochester (03867)
20,758 residents
- 03825
Barrington (03825)
8,512 residents
- 03835 6,786
Farmington (03835)
6,786 residents
- 03868 5,323
Rochester (03868)
5,323 residents
- 03851 4,040
Milton (03851)
4,040 residents
- 03884 3,964
Strafford (03884)
3,964 residents
- 03839 3,735
Rochester (03839)
3,735 residents
- 03809 3,716
Alton (03809)
3,716 residents
- 03855 2,638
New Durham (03855)
2,638 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03835 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03835 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03852
Milton Mills (03852)
$154,583 median income
- 03884
Strafford (03884)
$122,105 median income
- 03825
Barrington (03825)
$110,323 median income
- 03809
Alton (03809)
$106,397 median income
- 03855
New Durham (03855)
$100,194 median income
- 03851
Milton (03851)
$93,412 median income
- 03887
Union (03887)
$91,875 median income
- 03839
Rochester (03839)
$88,346 median income
- 03868
Rochester (03868)
$81,530 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03835, 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 (6,786 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 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.
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