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North Hampton, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03862

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

4,278
119/sq mi
$144,583
Median income
$670,400
Median home value
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
119
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03862 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03862 covers 35.9 square miles in North Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,278 residents on file, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03862 skews affluent, with a median household income of $144,583 (41% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $86,425. Poverty here runs at 2.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.5%. Housing costs here run $670,400 for a typical home value (66% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,798 a month; 90.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03862 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 03862

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Hampton, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03862.

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 03862, North Hampton, 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

4,278

Population

35.9

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03862?

50.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$144,583

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$86,425

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03862 ranks nationally

North Hampton, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$144,583 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,200

Total Housing Units

1,977

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$670,400

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,798

Median Rent

1985

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03862 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 172
2021 +12.7% 194
2022 +21.1% 235
2023 +7.6% 252
2024 +4.1% 263

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 245 business establishments in ZIP 03862, employing approximately 2,116 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,171,000.

245

Businesses

2,116

Employees

$119.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 21.6%
Construction 31 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 19 7.8%
Finance and insurance 17 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.7%
Wholesale trade 7 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.5%
Manufacturing 5 2.0%
Information 5 2.0%
Educational services 5 2.0%

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 03862 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 03862 ranks #7 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 03862 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 03862 ranks #5 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
03842 Hampton, NH 15,345 2.7 mi
03871 Rye Beach, NH 136 2.8 mi
03840 Greenland, NH 3,566 4.2 mi
03870 Rye, NH 5,162 4.3 mi
03885 Stratham, NH 7,261 4.4 mi
03844 Hampton Falls, NH 2,238 4.6 mi
03801 Portsmouth, NH 21,532 6.6 mi
03874 Seabrook, NH 8,776 6.5 mi
01952 Salisbury, MA 8,283 9.3 mi
03856 Newfields, NH 1,680 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

03038 standard
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 North Hampton, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03862 in? ▼
ZIP code 03862 (North Hampton) 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 03862? ▼
ZIP code 03862 in North Hampton, NH has a population of 4,278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03862? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03862 is $144,583, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03862? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03862 is $670,400, which is 141% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03862? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03862 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03862? ▼
ZIP code 03862 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 2,116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03862? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03862 are: Retail trade (53), Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03862? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03862 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 03862? ▼
In ZIP code 03862, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% 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 03862? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03862 is 24.6 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 03862? ▼
In ZIP code 03862, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03862? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03862 is 2.9% 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.