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Rochester, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03868

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

5,323
272/sq mi
$81,530
Median income
$268,800
Median home value
29.2%
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 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
272
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03868 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire, home to 5,323 residents across 19.6 square miles, a density of 272 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03868 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,530 (20% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $39,695. Poverty here runs at 3.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $268,800 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,203 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 03868 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 03868

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03868.

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 03868, 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

5,323

Population

19.6

Area (sq mi)

272

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03868?

42.1

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$81,530

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$39,695

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03868 ranks nationally

Rochester, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,530 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,565

Total Housing Units

2,472

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$268,800

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,203

Median Rent

1986

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03868 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 198
2021 +16.6% 231
2022 +7.8% 249
2023 +22.0% 304
2024 +3.5% 314

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 79 business establishments in ZIP 03868, employing approximately 736 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,307,000.

79

Businesses

736

Employees

$40.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 26.6%
Other services (except public administration) 13 16.5%
Construction 9 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.6%
Manufacturing 5 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.8%

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 03868 vs 03867 →

ZIP 03868 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 03868 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 03868 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 03868 ranks #8 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
03867 Rochester, NH 20,758 2.6 mi
03839 Rochester, NH 3,735 4.5 mi
04027 Lebanon, ME 6,031 5.9 mi
03901 Berwick, ME 7,246 5.1 mi
03878 Somersworth, NH 11,824 5.5 mi
03823 Madbury, NH 1,719 10.2 mi
03835 Farmington, NH 6,786 7.4 mi
03820 Dover, NH 30,039 9.5 mi
03851 Milton, NH 4,040 8.8 mi
03869 Rollinsford, NH 2,469 8.5 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 Rochester, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03868 in? ▼
ZIP code 03868 (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 03868? ▼
ZIP code 03868 in Rochester, NH has a population of 5,323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03868? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03868 is $81,530, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03868? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03868 is $268,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03868? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03868 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03868? ▼
ZIP code 03868 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03868? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03868 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03868? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03868 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 03868? ▼
In ZIP code 03868, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 03868? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03868 is 23.1 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 03868? ▼
In ZIP code 03868, 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 03868? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03868 is 3.0% 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.