Rye Beach, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03871
Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 136
- 126/sq mi High-density area
- $142,115
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rye Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 126
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03871 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03871 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rye Beach, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to just 136 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03871 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,115 (39% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $167,543. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (394% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 91.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 87.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03871 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 03871, Rye Beach, 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
136
Population
1.1
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03871?
54.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
3.4%
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?
$142,115
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$167,543
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03871 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Rye Beach, NH household income vs. every New Hampshire ZIP code
Median household income among 236 reporting New Hampshire ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$142,115 Top 13% higher than 87% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Hampshire ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
195housing units
195
Total Housing Units
150
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+394% vs state ZIP avg
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 03871, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,932,000.
16
Businesses
88
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 18.8% |
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 03871 vs 03870 →
ZIP 03871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
21,532 residents
- 03842
Hampton (03842)
15,345 residents
- 03874
Seabrook (03874)
8,776 residents
- 03904 7,703
Kittery (03904)
7,703 residents
- 03885 7,261
Stratham (03885)
7,261 residents
- 03870 5,162
Rye (03870)
5,162 residents
- 03862 4,278
North Hampton (03862)
4,278 residents
- 03840 3,566
Greenland (03840)
3,566 residents
- 03844 2,238
Hampton Falls (03844)
2,238 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03871 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03854
New Castle (03854)
$176,953 median income
- 03844
Hampton Falls (03844)
$165,509 median income
- 03840
Greenland (03840)
$162,837 median income
- 03885
Stratham (03885)
$151,998 median income
- 03862
North Hampton (03862)
$144,583 median income
- 03871
Rye Beach (03871)
$142,115 median income
- 03870
Rye (03870)
$140,938 median income
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
$106,756 median income
- 03842
Hampton (03842)
$95,422 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03871 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03870 | Rye, NH | 5,162 | 2.4 mi |
| 03862 | North Hampton, NH | 4,278 | 2.8 mi |
| 03842 | Hampton, NH | 15,345 | 4.3 mi |
| 03801 | Portsmouth, NH | 21,532 | 6.5 mi |
| 03840 | Greenland, NH | 3,566 | 5.4 mi |
| 03854 | New Castle, NH | 968 | 6.4 mi |
| 03885 | Stratham, NH | 7,261 | 6.8 mi |
| 03844 | Hampton Falls, NH | 2,238 | 6.8 mi |
| 03904 | Kittery, ME | 7,703 | 9.1 mi |
| 03874 | Seabrook, NH | 8,776 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03871, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03871 in?
ZIP code 03871 (Rye Beach) 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 03871?
ZIP code 03871 in Rye Beach, NH has a population of 136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03871?
The median household income in ZIP 03871 is $142,115, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03871?
The median home value in ZIP 03871 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03871?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03871 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03871?
ZIP code 03871 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03871?
In ZIP code 03871, 87.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03871?
In ZIP code 03871, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03871?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03871 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 03871's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 03871 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Rye Beach, NH ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.