Plaistow, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03865
Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,609
- 277/sq mi High-density area
- $108,317
- Median income Above-median income area
- $404,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plaistow pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 277
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03865 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 03865 (Plaistow, NH) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.8 in 2023 to 273.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03865 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 7,609 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 277 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03865 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,317 (6% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,842. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $404,500 (0% below the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,664; 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03865 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 03865
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plaistow, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03865.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 23
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 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 03865, Plaistow, 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
7,609
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
277
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03865?
40.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
5.1%
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?
$108,317
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$54,842
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03865 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Plaistow, 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)
$108,317 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
3,213housing units
3,213
Total Housing Units
3,185
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$404,500
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,664
Median Rent
1978
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03865 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 177 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 204 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 232 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 262 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 273 |
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 350 business establishments in ZIP 03865, employing approximately 4,231 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,696,000.
350
Businesses
4,231
Employees
$205.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 106 | 30.3% |
| Construction | 48 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 03865 vs 03811 →
ZIP 03865 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
- 01832
Haverhill (01832)
22,060 residents
- 01835
Haverhill (01835)
13,682 residents
- 03865 7,609
Plaistow (03865)
7,609 residents
- 03811 6,753
Atkinson (03811)
6,753 residents
- 01860 6,338
Merrimac (01860)
6,338 residents
- 03841 6,334
Hampstead (03841)
6,334 residents
- 03848 6,020
Kingston (03848)
6,020 residents
- 03858 4,603
Newton (03858)
4,603 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03865 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03865 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
- 03858
Newton (03858)
$138,487 median income
- 01860
Merrimac (01860)
$123,054 median income
- 03826
East Hampstead (03826)
$121,184 median income
- 01835
Haverhill (01835)
$113,578 median income
- 03819
Danville (03819)
$112,335 median income
- 03865
Plaistow (03865)
$108,317 median income
- 03848
Kingston (03848)
$105,330 median income
- 03841
Hampstead (03841)
$104,044 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03865 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03811 | Atkinson, NH | 6,753 | 3.3 mi |
| 03858 | Newton, NH | 4,603 | 3.3 mi |
| 03826 | East Hampstead, NH | 2,470 | 3.7 mi |
| 01832 | Haverhill, MA | 22,060 | 3.8 mi |
| 01860 | Merrimac, MA | 6,338 | 4.3 mi |
| 01830 | Haverhill, MA | 25,137 | 3.8 mi |
| 01835 | Haverhill, MA | 13,682 | 6.1 mi |
| 03848 | Kingston, NH | 6,020 | 5.4 mi |
| 03819 | Danville, NH | 4,377 | 6.2 mi |
| 03841 | Hampstead, NH | 6,334 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03865, 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 (7,609 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 03865 in?
ZIP code 03865 (Plaistow) 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 03865?
ZIP code 03865 in Plaistow, NH has a population of 7,609 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03865?
The median household income in ZIP 03865 is $108,317, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03865?
The median home value in ZIP 03865 is $404,500, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03865?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03865 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03865?
ZIP code 03865 has 350 business establishments employing approximately 4,231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03865?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03865 are: Retail trade (106), Construction (48), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03865?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03865 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 03865?
In ZIP code 03865, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 03865?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03865 is 28.6 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 03865?
In ZIP code 03865, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03865?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03865 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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