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Lee, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03861

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

4,330
84/sq mi
$131,579
Median income
$480,600
Median home value
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03861 covers 51.8 square miles in Lee, Strafford County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,330 residents on file, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03861 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,579 (29% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $66,562. Poverty here runs at 2.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $480,600 (19% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. To put 03861 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Strafford 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 03861

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lee, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03861.

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 03861, Lee, 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

4,330

Population

51.8

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 03861?

42.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$131,579

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$66,562

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 03861 ranks nationally

Lee, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,579 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,773

Total Housing Units

1,616

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.8%
Renter 4.2%

$480,600

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

1987

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03861 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 178
2021 +16.3% 207
2022 +13.2% 234
2023 +10.2% 258
2024 +11.0% 286

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 92 business establishments in ZIP 03861, employing approximately 746 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,690,000.

92

Businesses

746

Employees

$33.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 9 9.8%
Construction 8 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.3%
Educational services 3 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.3%

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 03861 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 03861 ranks #8 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 03861 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 03861 ranks #3 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
03824 Durham, NH 14,638 4.4 mi
03857 Newmarket, NH 9,006 4.5 mi
03290 Nottingham, NH 4,731 5.8 mi
03823 Madbury, NH 1,719 5.0 mi
03856 Newfields, NH 1,680 5.9 mi
03825 Barrington, NH 8,512 6.7 mi
03042 Epping, NH 6,341 5.9 mi
03833 Exeter, NH 20,955 10.1 mi
03839 Rochester, NH 3,735 9.9 mi
03820 Dover, NH 30,039 7.7 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 Lee, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03861 in? ▼
ZIP code 03861 (Lee) 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 03861? ▼
ZIP code 03861 in Lee, NH has a population of 4,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03861? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03861 is $131,579, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03861? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03861 is $480,600, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03861? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03861 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03861? ▼
ZIP code 03861 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03861? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03861 are: Retail trade (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03861? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03861 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 03861? ▼
In ZIP code 03861, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03861? ▼
In ZIP code 03861, approximately 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03861? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03861 is 2.6% 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.