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Hampton, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03842

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

15,345
464/sq mi
$95,422
Median income
$548,500
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
464
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03842 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03842 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 15,345 residents across 33.1 square miles, a density of 464 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03842 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,422 (7% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $60,313. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $548,500 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,641 per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03842, plus 6 more within Rockingham County, give a clearer read than the 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 03842

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampton, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03842.

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 03842, Hampton, 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

15,345

Population

33.1

Area (sq mi)

464

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03842?

55.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
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?

$95,422

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$60,313

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03842 ranks nationally

Hampton, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,422 Top 22% higher than 78% 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

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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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,199

Total Housing Units

7,817

Occupied Units

2,382

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$548,500

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,641

Median Rent

1978

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03842 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 195
2021 +12.5% 220
2022 +14.2% 251
2023 +12.2% 282
2024 +6.3% 299

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 507 business establishments in ZIP 03842, employing approximately 4,586 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,039,000.

507

Businesses

4,586

Employees

$332.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 115 22.7%
Retail trade 54 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 9.7%
Construction 45 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 43 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 6.3%
Finance and insurance 30 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 30 5.9%
Wholesale trade 26 5.1%
Manufacturing 17 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.0%
Information 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 03842 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 03842 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 03842 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 03842 ranks #9 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
03862 North Hampton, NH 4,278 2.7 mi
03844 Hampton Falls, NH 2,238 2.6 mi
03874 Seabrook, NH 8,776 3.8 mi
03871 Rye Beach, NH 136 4.3 mi
03840 Greenland, NH 3,566 6.9 mi
01952 Salisbury, MA 8,283 6.6 mi
03885 Stratham, NH 7,261 6.2 mi
03870 Rye, NH 5,162 6.5 mi
03801 Portsmouth, NH 21,532 9.3 mi
01950 Newburyport, MA 17,416 9.2 mi

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Pop: 33,269
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Pop: 28,776
03053 standard
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Pop: 23,957
03801 standard
Portsmouth, NH
Pop: 21,532
03833 standard
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Pop: 20,955
03087 standard
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Pop: 13,592

Related Areas

Rockingham County Hampton, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03842 in? ▼
ZIP code 03842 (Hampton) 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 03842? ▼
ZIP code 03842 in Hampton, NH has a population of 15,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03842? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03842 is $95,422, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03842? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03842 is $548,500, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03842? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03842 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03842? ▼
ZIP code 03842 has 507 business establishments employing approximately 4,586 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03842? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03842 are: Accommodation and food services (115), Retail trade (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03842? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03842 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 03842? ▼
In ZIP code 03842, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% 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 03842? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03842 is 25.9 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 03842? ▼
In ZIP code 03842, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03842? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03842 is 5.6% 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.