ZIP Code 03856
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Newfields · Rockingham County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 1,680
- Median income
- $197,885
- Median home value
- $646,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.1%
- Land area
- 18.4 sq mi
92/sq mi
▲ 159% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 132% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.1
New York
ZIP code 03856 in Newfields, New Hampshire has a population of 1,680. The median household income is $197,885, which is 159% above the national average. Median home value is $646,400, 132% above the US average. 68.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03856 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.4 square miles in Newfields, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 1,680 residents, producing a population density of 92 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 03856 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03856 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $646,400 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,875 per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03856 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03856 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 03856
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03856.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 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 03856, Newfields, 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
1,680
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03856?
44.1
Median Age
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$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
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?
639
Total Housing Units
636
Occupied Units
3
Vacant Units
3.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03856 vs 03857 →
| 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 |
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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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