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Rye, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03870

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

5,162
163/sq mi
$140,938
Median income
$990,700
Median home value
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rye pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
163
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03870 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 5,162 residents across 31.6 square miles, a density of 163 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03870 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,938 (38% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $89,459. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $990,700 (145% above the state average) with median rent at $1,790 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03870, plus 6 more within Rockingham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 03870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rye, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03870.

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 03870, Rye, 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

5,162

Population

31.6

Area (sq mi)

163

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03870?

54.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$140,938

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$89,459

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03870 ranks nationally

Rye, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$140,938 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,719

Total Housing Units

2,126

Occupied Units

593

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$990,700

Median Home Value

+145% vs state

$1,790

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

-1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03870 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 224
2021 +9.4% 245
2022 +12.0% 275
2023 +23.6% 340
2024 -1.8% 333

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 133 business establishments in ZIP 03870, employing approximately 1,246 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,918,000.

133

Businesses

1,246

Employees

$64.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 21.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 10.5%
Retail trade 13 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.8%
Finance and insurance 7 5.3%
Construction 6 4.5%
Wholesale trade 5 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.8%

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 03870 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 03870 ranks #6 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 03870 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 03870 ranks #6 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
03871 Rye Beach, NH 136 2.4 mi
03854 New Castle, NH 968 4.0 mi
03801 Portsmouth, NH 21,532 4.6 mi
03862 North Hampton, NH 4,278 4.3 mi
03840 Greenland, NH 3,566 4.7 mi
03904 Kittery, ME 7,703 6.8 mi
03885 Stratham, NH 7,261 7.1 mi
03905 Kittery Point, ME 1,780 6.2 mi
03842 Hampton, NH 15,345 6.5 mi
03903 Eliot, ME 6,211 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

03038 standard
Derry, NH
Pop: 33,269
03079 standard
Salem, NH
Pop: 28,776
03053 standard
Londonderry, NH
Pop: 23,957
03801 standard
Portsmouth, NH
Pop: 21,532
03833 standard
Exeter, NH
Pop: 20,955
03842 standard
Hampton, NH
Pop: 15,345

Related Areas

Rockingham County Rye, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03870 in? ▼
ZIP code 03870 (Rye) is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03870? ▼
ZIP code 03870 in Rye, NH has a population of 5,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03870? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03870 is $140,938, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03870? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03870 is $990,700, which is 256% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03870? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03870 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03870? ▼
ZIP code 03870 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 1,246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03870? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03870 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03870? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03870 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 03870? ▼
In ZIP code 03870, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 03870? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03870 is 29.2 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 03870? ▼
In ZIP code 03870, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03870? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03870 is 6.9% 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.