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Newfields, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03856

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

1,680
92/sq mi
$197,885
Median income
$646,400
Median home value
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newfields pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03856 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03856 covers 18.4 square miles in Newfields, Rockingham County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,680 residents on file, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03856 skews affluent, with a median household income of $197,885 (93% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $72,498. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. Median home value sits at $646,400 (60% above the state average), median rent at $1,875 a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.3%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 03856 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rockingham County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 03856

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newfields, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03856.

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 03856, Newfields, 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

1,680

Population

18.4

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03856?

44.1

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$197,885

Median Household Income

+93% vs state

$72,498

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03856 ranks nationally

Newfields, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$197,885 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.1%

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

What does housing look like?

639

Total Housing Units

636

Occupied Units

3

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$646,400

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,875

Median Rent

1991

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

+31.4%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03856 have increased 31.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 167
2021 +13.4% 189
2022 +11.0% 210
2023 +12.8% 236
2024 +31.4% 311

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 03856, employing approximately 467 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,067,000.

47

Businesses

467

Employees

$24.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 17.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 14.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 14.9%
Retail trade 6 12.8%
Wholesale trade 5 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.5%
Manufacturing 3 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 03856 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 03856 ranks #0 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 03856 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 03856 ranks the highest 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
03857 Newmarket, NH 9,006 2.2 mi
03833 Exeter, NH 20,955 4.6 mi
03885 Stratham, NH 7,261 3.7 mi
03840 Greenland, NH 3,566 6.0 mi
03042 Epping, NH 6,341 5.5 mi
03861 Lee, NH 4,330 5.9 mi
03824 Durham, NH 14,638 5.9 mi
03827 East Kingston, NH 3,150 9.2 mi
03823 Madbury, NH 1,719 9.3 mi
03844 Hampton Falls, NH 2,238 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

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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 Newfields, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03856 in? ▼
ZIP code 03856 (Newfields) 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 03856? ▼
ZIP code 03856 in Newfields, NH has a population of 1,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03856? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03856 is $197,885, which is 159% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03856? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03856 is $646,400, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03856? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03856 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03856? ▼
ZIP code 03856 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03856? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03856 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03856? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03856 increased by 31.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 03856? ▼
In ZIP code 03856, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.1% 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 03856? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03856 is 25.7 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 03856? ▼
In ZIP code 03856, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03856? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03856 is 2.4% 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.