Seabrook, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03874
Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,776
- 376/sq mi High-density area
- $82,995
- Median income Near-median income area
- $446,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seabrook pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 376
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03874 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03874 (Seabrook, NH) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.5 in 2023 to 288.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03874 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seabrook, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 8,776 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 376 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03874 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,995 (19% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,121. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $446,100 (10% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,513; 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03874 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 03874
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seabrook, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03874.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Construction 34
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 30
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Wholesale trade 24
Wholesale trade
24 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03874, Seabrook, 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
8,776
Population
23.3
Area (sq mi)
376
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03874?
54.3
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$82,995
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$49,121
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03874 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Seabrook, 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)
$82,995 29th percentile higher than 29% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,322housing units
4,322
Total Housing Units
3,889
Occupied Units
433
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,100
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,513
Median Rent
1986
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03874 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 189 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 211 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 254 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 269 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 288 |
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 366 business establishments in ZIP 03874, employing approximately 6,067 people with a combined annual payroll of $323,683,000.
366
Businesses
6,067
Employees
$323.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 95 | 26.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 34 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
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 03874 vs 01952 →
ZIP 03874 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01950
Newburyport (01950)
17,416 residents
- 01913
Amesbury (01913)
16,283 residents
- 03842
Hampton (03842)
15,345 residents
- 03874
Seabrook (03874)
8,776 residents
- 01952
Salisbury (01952)
8,283 residents
- 03885
Stratham (03885)
7,261 residents
- 03862 4,278
North Hampton (03862)
4,278 residents
- 01951 3,558
Newbury (01951)
3,558 residents
- 03827 3,150
East Kingston (03827)
3,150 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03874 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03874 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01951
Newbury (01951)
$182,684 median income
- 03844
Hampton Falls (03844)
$165,509 median income
- 03885
Stratham (03885)
$151,998 median income
- 03862
North Hampton (03862)
$144,583 median income
- 03827
East Kingston (03827)
$142,794 median income
- 03871
Rye Beach (03871)
$142,115 median income
- 01950
Newburyport (01950)
$139,625 median income
- 01913
Amesbury (01913)
$103,554 median income
- 03842
Hampton (03842)
$95,422 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03874 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01952 | Salisbury, MA | 8,283 | 2.8 mi |
| 03844 | Hampton Falls, NH | 2,238 | 3.0 mi |
| 03842 | Hampton, NH | 15,345 | 3.8 mi |
| 01950 | Newburyport, MA | 17,416 | 5.3 mi |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 16,283 | 4.9 mi |
| 01951 | Newbury, MA | 3,558 | 7.6 mi |
| 03862 | North Hampton, NH | 4,278 | 6.5 mi |
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 3,150 | 6.6 mi |
| 03885 | Stratham, NH | 7,261 | 9.1 mi |
| 03871 | Rye Beach, NH | 136 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03874, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,776 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03874 in?
ZIP code 03874 (Seabrook) 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 03874?
ZIP code 03874 in Seabrook, NH has a population of 8,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03874?
The median household income in ZIP 03874 is $82,995, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03874?
The median home value in ZIP 03874 is $446,100, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03874?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03874 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03874?
ZIP code 03874 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 6,067 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03874?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03874 are: Retail trade (95), Accommodation and food services (53), Construction (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03874?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03874 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 03874?
In ZIP code 03874, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 03874?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03874 is 20.7 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 03874?
In ZIP code 03874, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03874?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03874 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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