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Rochester, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03839

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

3,735
170/sq mi
$88,346
Median income
$335,600
Median home value
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
170
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03839 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03839 covers 21.9 square miles in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,735 residents on file, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03839 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,346 (14% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $41,588. Local economic indicators show a 6.5% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $335,600 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,549 a month; 67.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 03839

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03839.

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 03839, Rochester, 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

3,735

Population

21.9

Area (sq mi)

170

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03839?

38.3

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

How ZIP 03839 ranks nationally

Rochester, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,346 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$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 03839 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 03839 ranks #9 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 03839 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 03839 ranks #6 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
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

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
03835 standard
Farmington, NH
Pop: 6,786

Related Areas

Strafford County Rochester, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03839 in? ▼
ZIP code 03839 (Rochester) 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 03839? ▼
ZIP code 03839 in Rochester, NH has a population of 3,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03839? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03839 is $88,346, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03839? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03839 is $335,600, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03839? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03839 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03839? ▼
ZIP code 03839 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 1,058 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03839? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03839 are: Retail trade (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Construction (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03839? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03839 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 03839? ▼
In ZIP code 03839, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 03839? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03839 is 24.3 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 03839? ▼
In ZIP code 03839, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03839? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03839 is 6.5% 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.