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 High-density area
- $95,422
- Median income Above-median income area
- $548,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03842 (Hampton, NH) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 281.7 in 2023 to 299.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,313. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $548,500 (35% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,641.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03842 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$60,313
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03842 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Hampton, NH household income vs. every New Hampshire ZIP code
Median household income among 236 reporting New Hampshire ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,422 47th percentile higher than 47% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,199housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 03842 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
21,532 residents
- 01950
Newburyport (01950)
17,416 residents
- 03842
Hampton (03842)
15,345 residents
- 03874
Seabrook (03874)
8,776 residents
- 01952 8,283
Salisbury (01952)
8,283 residents
- 03885 7,261
Stratham (03885)
7,261 residents
- 03870 5,162
Rye (03870)
5,162 residents
- 03862 4,278
North Hampton (03862)
4,278 residents
- 03840 3,566
Greenland (03840)
3,566 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03842 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03844
Hampton Falls (03844)
$165,509 median income
- 03840
Greenland (03840)
$162,837 median income
- 03885
Stratham (03885)
$151,998 median income
- 03862
North Hampton (03862)
$144,583 median income
- 03871
Rye Beach (03871)
$142,115 median income
- 03870
Rye (03870)
$140,938 median income
- 01950
Newburyport (01950)
$139,625 median income
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
$106,756 median income
- 03842
Hampton (03842)
$95,422 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03842, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,345 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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