PlainZIP

Hampstead, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03841

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

6,334
223/sq mi
$104,044
Median income
$510,100
Median home value
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hampstead pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
223
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03841 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03841 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 6,334 residents across 28.4 square miles, a density of 223 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03841 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,044 (2% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $51,574. Local economic indicators show a 4.5% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $510,100 for a typical home value (26% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,420 a month; 86.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 03841 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rockingham 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 03841

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampstead, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03841.

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 03841, Hampstead, 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

6,334

Population

28.4

Area (sq mi)

223

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03841?

50.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$104,044

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$51,574

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03841 ranks nationally

Hampstead, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,044 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,858

Total Housing Units

2,592

Occupied Units

266

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$510,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,420

Median Rent

1984

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03841 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 173
2021 +10.1% 190
2022 +15.7% 220
2023 +8.9% 240
2024 +7.0% 257

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 210 business establishments in ZIP 03841, employing approximately 1,601 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,744,000.

210

Businesses

1,601

Employees

$91.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 47 22.4%
Retail trade 23 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 15 7.1%
Manufacturing 14 6.7%
Wholesale trade 9 4.3%
Finance and insurance 8 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.8%
Educational services 5 2.4%
Information 3 1.4%

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 03841 vs 03826 →

ZIP 03841 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 03841 ranks #6 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 03841 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 03841 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
03826 East Hampstead, NH 2,470 2.4 mi
03873 Sandown, NH 5,711 3.5 mi
03811 Atkinson, NH 6,753 3.4 mi
03038 Derry, NH 33,269 5.0 mi
03819 Danville, NH 4,377 4.4 mi
03865 Plaistow, NH 7,609 5.2 mi
03079 Salem, NH 28,776 6.7 mi
01832 Haverhill, MA 22,060 6.8 mi
03848 Kingston, NH 6,020 6.2 mi
03858 Newton, NH 4,603 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

03038 standard
Derry, NH
Pop: 33,269
03079 standard
Salem, NH
Pop: 28,776
03053 standard
Londonderry, NH
Pop: 23,957
03801 standard
Portsmouth, NH
Pop: 21,532
03833 standard
Exeter, NH
Pop: 20,955
03842 standard
Hampton, NH
Pop: 15,345

Related Areas

Rockingham County Hampstead, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03841 in? ▼
ZIP code 03841 (Hampstead) is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03841? ▼
ZIP code 03841 in Hampstead, NH has a population of 6,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03841? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03841 is $104,044, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03841? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03841 is $510,100, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03841? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03841 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03841? ▼
ZIP code 03841 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 1,601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03841? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03841 are: Construction (47), Retail trade (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03841? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03841 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 03841? ▼
In ZIP code 03841, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 03841? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03841 is 30.8 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 03841? ▼
In ZIP code 03841, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03841? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03841 is 4.5% 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.