Rochester, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03867
Strafford County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,758
- 271/sq mi High-density area
- $78,674
- Median income Near-median income area
- $273,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rochester pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 271
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03867 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 03867 (Rochester, NH) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.4 in 2023 to 301.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03867 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire, with 20,758 residents across 76.6 square miles, a density of 271 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03867 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,674 (23% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,373. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $273,900 (32% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), and median rent is $1,360; owner occupancy is 62.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Strafford County, so 03867 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 03867
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03867.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 03867, Rochester, 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
20,758
Population
76.6
Area (sq mi)
271
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03867?
44.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
3.7%
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?
$78,674
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$43,373
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03867 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Rochester, 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)
$78,674 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
10,356housing units
10,356
Total Housing Units
9,789
Occupied Units
567
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,900
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,360
Median Rent
1973
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03867 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 186 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 216 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 256 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 287 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 302 |
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 493 business establishments in ZIP 03867, employing approximately 8,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $445,554,000.
493
Businesses
8,224
Employees
$445.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 85 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 45 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
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 03867 vs 03839 →
ZIP 03867 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03820
Dover (03820)
30,039 residents
- 03867
Rochester (03867)
20,758 residents
- 03878 11,824
Somersworth (03878)
11,824 residents
- 03825 8,512
Barrington (03825)
8,512 residents
- 03901 7,246
Berwick (03901)
7,246 residents
- 03835 6,786
Farmington (03835)
6,786 residents
- 04027 6,031
Lebanon (04027)
6,031 residents
- 03868 5,323
Rochester (03868)
5,323 residents
- 03851 4,040
Milton (03851)
4,040 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03867 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03867 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03823
Madbury (03823)
$148,365 median income
- 03825
Barrington (03825)
$110,323 median income
- 04027
Lebanon (04027)
$97,750 median income
- 03820
Dover (03820)
$94,897 median income
- 03901
Berwick (03901)
$94,771 median income
- 03851
Milton (03851)
$93,412 median income
- 03839
Rochester (03839)
$88,346 median income
- 03868
Rochester (03868)
$81,530 median income
- 03867
Rochester (03867)
$78,674 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03867 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03839 | Rochester, NH | 3,735 | 2.9 mi |
| 03868 | Rochester, NH | 5,323 | 2.6 mi |
| 03825 | Barrington, NH | 8,512 | 6.8 mi |
| 03901 | Berwick, ME | 7,246 | 7.2 mi |
| 03835 | Farmington, NH | 6,786 | 6.1 mi |
| 03878 | Somersworth, NH | 11,824 | 6.2 mi |
| 03851 | Milton, NH | 4,040 | 9.3 mi |
| 04027 | Lebanon, ME | 6,031 | 7.9 mi |
| 03823 | Madbury, NH | 1,719 | 9.3 mi |
| 03820 | Dover, NH | 30,039 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03867, 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 (20,758 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 03867 in?
ZIP code 03867 (Rochester) 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 03867?
ZIP code 03867 in Rochester, NH has a population of 20,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03867?
The median household income in ZIP 03867 is $78,674, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03867?
The median home value in ZIP 03867 is $273,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03867?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03867 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03867?
ZIP code 03867 has 493 business establishments employing approximately 8,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03867?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03867 are: Retail trade (85), Health care and social assistance (75), Other services (except public administration) (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03867?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03867 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 03867?
In ZIP code 03867, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 03867?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03867 is 27.1 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 03867?
In ZIP code 03867, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03867?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03867 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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