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Kingston, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03848

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

6,020
118/sq mi
$105,330
Median income
$492,900
Median home value
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kingston pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
118
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03848 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03848 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 6,020 residents across 51.2 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03848 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,330 (3% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $59,354. Poverty here runs at 2.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $492,900 for a typical home value (22% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,393 a month; 74.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03848, 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 03848

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingston, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03848.

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 03848, Kingston, 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

6,020

Population

51.2

Area (sq mi)

118

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03848?

55.5

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$105,330

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$59,354

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03848 ranks nationally

Kingston, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,330 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,802

Total Housing Units

2,715

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$492,900

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,393

Median Rent

1982

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

+19.3%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03848 have increased 19.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 179
2021 +15.0% 206
2022 +15.9% 239
2023 +0.0% 239
2024 +19.3% 285

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 179 business establishments in ZIP 03848, employing approximately 1,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,837,000.

179

Businesses

1,409

Employees

$85.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 19.0%
Retail trade 26 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 20 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.2%
Wholesale trade 9 5.0%
Manufacturing 8 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.4%
Finance and insurance 6 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 03848 vs 03819 →

ZIP 03848 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 03848 ranks #5 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 03848 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 03848 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
03819 Danville, NH 4,377 2.9 mi
03858 Newton, NH 4,603 3.5 mi
03827 East Kingston, NH 3,150 4.0 mi
03826 East Hampstead, NH 2,470 4.0 mi
03865 Plaistow, NH 7,609 5.4 mi
01860 Merrimac, MA 6,338 6.0 mi
03044 Fremont, NH 4,263 5.9 mi
01830 Haverhill, MA 25,137 8.3 mi
03873 Sandown, NH 5,711 6.0 mi
03833 Exeter, NH 20,955 5.7 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 Kingston, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03848 in? ▼
ZIP code 03848 (Kingston) 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 03848? ▼
ZIP code 03848 in Kingston, NH has a population of 6,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03848? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03848 is $105,330, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03848? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03848 is $492,900, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03848? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03848 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03848? ▼
ZIP code 03848 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 1,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03848? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03848 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03848? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03848 increased by 19.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 03848? ▼
In ZIP code 03848, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% 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 03848? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03848 is 34.0 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 03848? ▼
In ZIP code 03848, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03848? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03848 is 2.1% 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.