ZIP Code 03858
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Newton · Rockingham County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 4,603
- Median income
- $138,487
- Median home value
- $459,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.9%
- Land area
- 25.4 sq mi
181/sq mi
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 65% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.8
New York
ZIP code 03858 in Newton, New Hampshire has a population of 4,603. The median household income is $138,487, which is 82% above the national average. Median home value is $459,500, 65% above the US average. 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03858 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.4 square miles in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 4,603 residents, producing a population density of 181 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 03858 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03858 sits at $138,487 (35% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $64,294. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $459,500 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,683 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03858 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03858 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 03858
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03858.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
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 03858, Newton, 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
4,603
Population
25.4
Area (sq mi)
181
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03858?
47.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
3.6%
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?
$138,487
Median Household Income
+35% vs state
$64,294
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 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?
1,910
Total Housing Units
1,856
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$459,500
Median Home Value
+13% vs state
$1,683
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03858 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 177 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 202 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 229 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 255 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 272 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 03858, employing approximately 443 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,040,000.
77
Businesses
443
Employees
$29.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 37.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.9% |
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 03858 vs 01860 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01860 | Merrimac, MA | 6,338 | 2.6 mi |
| 03848 | Kingston, NH | 6,020 | 3.5 mi |
| 03865 | Plaistow, NH | 7,609 | 3.3 mi |
| 01830 | Haverhill, MA | 25,137 | 5.0 mi |
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 3,150 | 3.9 mi |
| 03826 | East Hampstead, NH | 2,470 | 4.7 mi |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 16,283 | 5.1 mi |
| 03819 | Danville, NH | 4,377 | 5.7 mi |
| 01834 | Groveland, MA | 6,459 | 8.2 mi |
| 03811 | Atkinson, NH | 6,753 | 6.3 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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