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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
$100,194
Median income
$339,400
Median home value
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $47,053. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $339,400 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,417 per month, and 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03855, plus 6 more within Strafford 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 03855

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Durham, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03855.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 03855?

46.5

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$47,053

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03855 ranks nationally

New Durham, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,194 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,639

Total Housing Units

1,091

Occupied Units

548

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$339,400

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03855 ranks #7 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 03855 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 03855 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Strafford County

03820 standard
Dover, NH
Pop: 30,039
03867 standard
Rochester, NH
Pop: 20,758
03824 standard
Durham, NH
Pop: 14,638
03878 standard
Somersworth, NH
Pop: 11,824
03825 standard
Barrington, NH
Pop: 8,512
03835 standard
Farmington, NH
Pop: 6,786

Related Areas

Strafford County New Durham, NH New Hampshire

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.