ZIP Code 03870
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Rye · Rockingham County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 5,162
- Median income
- $140,938
- Median home value
- $990,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.1%
- Land area
- 31.6 sq mi
163/sq mi
▲ 85% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 256% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.9
New York
ZIP code 03870 in Rye, New Hampshire has a population of 5,162. The median household income is $140,938, which is 85% above the national average. Median home value is $990,700, 256% above the US average. 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.6 square miles in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 5,162 residents, producing a population density of 163 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 03870 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03870 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 03870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03870 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 03870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03870.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 03870, Rye, 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
5,162
Population
31.6
Area (sq mi)
163
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03870?
54.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
5.4%
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?
$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
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?
2,719
Total Housing Units
2,126
Occupied Units
593
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03870 vs 03871 →
| 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 |
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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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