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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
$78,674
Median income
$273,900
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $43,373. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $273,900 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,360 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 03867 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 03867

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03867.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 03867?

44.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$43,373

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03867 ranks nationally

Rochester, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,674 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,356

Total Housing Units

9,789

Occupied Units

567

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$273,900

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03867 ranks #2 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 03867 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 03867 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Strafford County

03820 standard
Dover, NH
Pop: 30,039
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
03868 standard
Rochester, NH
Pop: 5,323

Related Areas

Strafford County Rochester, NH New Hampshire

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.