ZIP Code 03842
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Hampton · Rockingham County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 15,345
- Median income
- $95,422
- Median home value
- $548,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.0%
- Land area
- 33.1 sq mi
464/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 97% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.9
New York
ZIP code 03842 in Hampton, New Hampshire has a population of 15,345. The median household income is $95,422, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $548,500, 97% above the US average. 43.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03842 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.1 square miles in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 15,345 residents, producing a population density of 464 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 03842 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03842 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 03842 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03842 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 03842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03842.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Construction 45
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 43
Other services (except public administration)
43 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 03842, Hampton, 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
15,345
Population
33.1
Area (sq mi)
464
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03842?
55.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.2%
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?
$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
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?
10,199
Total Housing Units
7,817
Occupied Units
2,382
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03842 vs 03862 →
| 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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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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