ZIP Code 03839
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Rochester · Strafford County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 3,735
- Median income
- $88,346
- Median home value
- $335,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.3%
- Land area
- 21.9 sq mi
170/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
New York
ZIP code 03839 in Rochester, New Hampshire has a population of 3,735. The median household income is $88,346, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $335,600, 21% above the US average. 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03839 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.9 square miles in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 3,735 residents, producing a population density of 170 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 03839 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03839 sits at $88,346 (14% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $41,588. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $335,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,549 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Strafford County, so you can benchmark 03839 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 03839
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03839.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 03839, Rochester, 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
3,735
Population
21.9
Area (sq mi)
170
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03839?
38.3
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
3.3%
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?
$88,346
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$41,588
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 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?
1,777
Total Housing Units
1,671
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$1,549
Median Rent
1987
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
-2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03839 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 185 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 216 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 243 |
| 2023 | +22.7% | 298 |
| 2024 | -2.0% | 292 |
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 96 business establishments in ZIP 03839, employing approximately 1,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,777,000.
96
Businesses
1,058
Employees
$50.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 19.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.2% |
| Information | 4 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.2% |
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 03839 vs 03867 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03867 | Rochester, NH | 20,758 | 2.9 mi |
| 03868 | Rochester, NH | 5,323 | 4.5 mi |
| 03825 | Barrington, NH | 8,512 | 4.5 mi |
| 03878 | Somersworth, NH | 11,824 | 5.0 mi |
| 03823 | Madbury, NH | 1,719 | 6.5 mi |
| 03861 | Lee, NH | 4,330 | 9.9 mi |
| 03820 | Dover, NH | 30,039 | 7.0 mi |
| 03901 | Berwick, ME | 7,246 | 7.6 mi |
| 03869 | Rollinsford, NH | 2,469 | 7.7 mi |
| 03835 | Farmington, NH | 6,786 | 8.4 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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