ZIP Code 03869
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Rollinsford · Strafford County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 2,469
- Median income
- $87,215
- Median home value
- $413,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.1%
- Land area
- 18.3 sq mi
135/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
New York
ZIP code 03869 in Rollinsford, New Hampshire has a population of 2,469. The median household income is $87,215, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $413,500, 49% above the US average. 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03869 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.3 square miles in Rollinsford, Strafford County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 2,469 residents, producing a population density of 135 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03869 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03869 sits at $87,215 (15% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $49,905. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $413,500 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,771 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03869 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Strafford County, so you can benchmark 03869 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 03869
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03869.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 03869?
38.2
Median Age
40.6%
Male
59.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$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
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?
1,087
Total Housing Units
1,026
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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