Newton, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03858
Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,603
- 181/sq mi High-density area
- $138,487
- Median income Above-median income area
- $459,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 181
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03858 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 03858 (Newton, NH) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.7 in 2023 to 271.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03858 covers 25.4 square miles in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,603 residents on file, a density of 181 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03858 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,487 (35% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,294. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $459,500 (13% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,683; 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03858 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 03858
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton, NH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$64,294
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03858 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Newton, 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)
$138,487 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
1,910housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 03858 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01830
Haverhill (01830)
25,137 residents
- 01913
Amesbury (01913)
16,283 residents
- 03865 7,609
Plaistow (03865)
7,609 residents
- 03811 6,753
Atkinson (03811)
6,753 residents
- 01834 6,459
Groveland (01834)
6,459 residents
- 01860 6,338
Merrimac (01860)
6,338 residents
- 03848 6,020
Kingston (03848)
6,020 residents
- 03858 4,603
Newton (03858)
4,603 residents
- 03819 4,377
Danville (03819)
4,377 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03858 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03858 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03811
Atkinson (03811)
$146,380 median income
- 03827
East Kingston (03827)
$142,794 median income
- 01834
Groveland (01834)
$141,487 median income
- 03858
Newton (03858)
$138,487 median income
- 01860
Merrimac (01860)
$123,054 median income
- 03826
East Hampstead (03826)
$121,184 median income
- 03819
Danville (03819)
$112,335 median income
- 03865
Plaistow (03865)
$108,317 median income
- 03848
Kingston (03848)
$105,330 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03858 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03858, 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 (4,603 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 03858 in?
ZIP code 03858 (Newton) 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 03858?
ZIP code 03858 in Newton, NH has a population of 4,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03858?
The median household income in ZIP 03858 is $138,487, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03858?
The median home value in ZIP 03858 is $459,500, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03858?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03858 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03858?
ZIP code 03858 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03858?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03858 are: Construction (29), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03858?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03858 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 03858?
In ZIP code 03858, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 03858?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03858 is 30.3 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 03858?
In ZIP code 03858, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03858?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03858 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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