ZIP Code 03871

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Rye Beach · Rockingham County · New Hampshire

Population
136

126/sq mi

Median income
$142,115

▲ 86% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$2,000,001

▲ 619% vs US

higher than 100% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
87.9%

Median age 54.4

Land area
1.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 03871 in Rye Beach, New Hampshire has a population of 136. The median household income is $142,115, which is 86% above the national average. Median home value is $2,000,001, 619% above the US average. 87.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03871 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Rye Beach, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 136 residents, producing a population density of 126 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 03871 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03871 sits at $142,115 (39% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $167,543. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $2,000,001 (394% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03871 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 87.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 03871 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 →

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 03871, Rye Beach, 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

136

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03871?

54.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$167,543

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 87.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 87.9%

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

What does housing look like?

195

Total Housing Units

150

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

+394% vs state

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 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

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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 $2,000,001, 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.

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Official Data Resources for Rye Beach, 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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