ZIP Code 03869

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Rollinsford · Strafford County · New Hampshire

Population
2,469

135/sq mi

Median income
$87,215

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$413,500

▲ 49% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.1%

Median age 38.2

Land area
18.3 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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

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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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Rollinsford, NH

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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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