ZIP Code 03844
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Hampton Falls · Rockingham County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 2,238
- Median income
- $165,509
- Median home value
- $764,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.4%
- Land area
- 31.9 sq mi
70/sq mi
▲ 117% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 175% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.3
New York
ZIP code 03844 in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire has a population of 2,238. The median household income is $165,509, which is 117% above the national average. Median home value is $764,900, 175% above the US average. 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03844 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.9 square miles in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 2,238 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 03844 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03844 sits at $165,509 (62% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $80,276. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $764,900 (89% above the state average) with median rent at $1,852 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03844 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03844 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 03844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03844.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 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 03844, Hampton Falls, 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
2,238
Population
31.9
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03844?
48.3
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
16.2%
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?
$165,509
Median Household Income
+62% vs state
$80,276
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 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?
948
Total Housing Units
887
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$764,900
Median Home Value
+89% vs state
$1,852
Median Rent
1980
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
-9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03844 have decreased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 162 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 181 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 200 |
| 2023 | +14.7% | 229 |
| 2024 | -9.1% | 208 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 03844, employing approximately 430 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,680,000.
85
Businesses
430
Employees
$23.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 13 | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 4.7% |
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 03844 vs 03842 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03842 | Hampton, NH | 15,345 | 2.6 mi |
| 03874 | Seabrook, NH | 8,776 | 3.0 mi |
| 03885 | Stratham, NH | 7,261 | 6.2 mi |
| 01952 | Salisbury, MA | 8,283 | 5.7 mi |
| 03862 | North Hampton, NH | 4,278 | 4.6 mi |
| 01950 | Newburyport, MA | 17,416 | 7.9 mi |
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 3,150 | 5.3 mi |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 16,283 | 5.9 mi |
| 03840 | Greenland, NH | 3,566 | 7.9 mi |
| 03833 | Exeter, NH | 20,955 | 6.2 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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