New Durham, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03855
Strafford County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,638
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,194
- Median income Above-median income area
- $339,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Durham pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03855 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 03855 (New Durham, NH) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.8 in 2023 to 309.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03855 covers 107.2 square miles in New Durham, Strafford County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,638 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03855 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,194 (2% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,053. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $339,400 (16% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,417; owner occupancy is 94.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Strafford County, so 03855 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 03855
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Durham, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03855.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 03855, New Durham, 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
2,638
Population
107.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03855?
46.5
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$100,194
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$47,053
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03855 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
New Durham, 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)
$100,194 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
1,639housing units
1,639
Total Housing Units
1,091
Occupied Units
548
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,417
Median Rent
1983
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
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03855 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.1% | 187 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 214 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 245 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 278 |
| 2024 | +11.5% | 310 |
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 28 business establishments in ZIP 03855, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,528,000.
28
Businesses
146
Employees
$8.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 39.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 14.3% |
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 03855 vs 03809 →
ZIP 03855 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03835
Farmington (03835)
6,786 residents
- 03894
Wolfeboro (03894)
6,314 residents
- 03851
Milton (03851)
4,040 residents
- 03872
Sanbornville (03872)
3,809 residents
- 03809
Alton (03809)
3,716 residents
- 03225
Center Barnstead (03225)
3,660 residents
- 03855 2,638
New Durham (03855)
2,638 residents
- 03887 2,154
Union (03887)
2,154 residents
- 03810 1,538
Alton Bay (03810)
1,538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03855 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03855 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03810
Alton Bay (03810)
$148,261 median income
- 03218
Barnstead (03218)
$112,500 median income
- 03225
Center Barnstead (03225)
$111,660 median income
- 03872
Sanbornville (03872)
$109,583 median income
- 03809
Alton (03809)
$106,397 median income
- 03855
New Durham (03855)
$100,194 median income
- 03894
Wolfeboro (03894)
$94,349 median income
- 03851
Milton (03851)
$93,412 median income
- 03887
Union (03887)
$91,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03855 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03809 | Alton, NH | 3,716 | 3.6 mi |
| 03887 | Union, NH | 2,154 | 4.3 mi |
| 03851 | Milton, NH | 4,040 | 6.6 mi |
| 03835 | Farmington, NH | 6,786 | 7.7 mi |
| 03894 | Wolfeboro, NH | 6,314 | 10.4 mi |
| 03225 | Center Barnstead, NH | 3,660 | 8.7 mi |
| 03810 | Alton Bay, NH | 1,538 | 8.2 mi |
| 03872 | Sanbornville, NH | 3,809 | 8.8 mi |
| 03218 | Barnstead, NH | 960 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03855, 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 (2,638 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 03855 in?
ZIP code 03855 (New Durham) is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Strafford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/strafford-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03855?
ZIP code 03855 in New Durham, NH has a population of 2,638 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03855?
The median household income in ZIP 03855 is $100,194, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03855?
The median home value in ZIP 03855 is $339,400, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03855 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03855?
ZIP code 03855 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03855?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03855 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03855?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03855 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 03855?
In ZIP code 03855, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% 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 03855?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03855 is 34.7 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 03855?
In ZIP code 03855, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03855 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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