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Rollinsford, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03869

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

2,469
135/sq mi
$87,215
Median income
$413,500
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rollinsford pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
135
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03869 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03869 covers 18.3 square miles in Rollinsford, Strafford County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,469 residents on file, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03869 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,215 (15% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $49,905. Poverty here runs at 5.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $413,500 (2% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,771 monthly, and 77.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 03869 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 03869

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rollinsford, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03869.

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 03869, Rollinsford, 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

2,469

Population

18.3

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03869?

38.2

Median Age

40.6%

Male

59.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$87,215

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$49,905

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03869 ranks nationally

Rollinsford, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,215 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,087

Total Housing Units

1,026

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$413,500

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,771

Median Rent

1968

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

+30.6%

YoY Change (2024)

347

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+247%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03869 have increased 30.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +247% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 188
2021 +16.3% 219
2022 +17.0% 256
2023 +3.9% 266
2024 +30.6% 347

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 03869, employing approximately 611 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,761,000.

56

Businesses

611

Employees

$41.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 30.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 14.3%
Retail trade 5 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.9%
Manufacturing 4 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.1%
Finance and insurance 3 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.4%

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 03869 vs 03878 →

ZIP 03869 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 03869 ranks #0 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 03869 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 03869 ranks #null 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
03878 Somersworth, NH 11,824 3.1 mi
03820 Dover, NH 30,039 3.2 mi
03901 Berwick, ME 7,246 5.5 mi
03908 South Berwick, ME 7,233 4.9 mi
03903 Eliot, ME 6,211 5.7 mi
03823 Madbury, NH 1,719 6.0 mi
03824 Durham, NH 14,638 8.1 mi
03839 Rochester, NH 3,735 7.7 mi
03801 Portsmouth, NH 21,532 10.4 mi
03906 North Berwick, ME 4,647 9.2 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 Rollinsford, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03869 in? ▼
ZIP code 03869 (Rollinsford) 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 03869? ▼
ZIP code 03869 in Rollinsford, NH has a population of 2,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03869? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03869 is $87,215, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03869? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03869 is $413,500, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03869? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03869 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03869? ▼
ZIP code 03869 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03869? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03869 are: Construction (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Retail trade (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03869? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03869 increased by 30.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 247%. 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 03869? ▼
In ZIP code 03869, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 03869? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03869 is 24.2 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 03869? ▼
In ZIP code 03869, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03869? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03869 is 5.1% 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.