Strafford, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03884
Strafford County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,964
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $122,105
- Median income Above-median income area
- $427,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Strafford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03884 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 03884 (Strafford, NH) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.2 in 2023 to 289.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03884 covers 125.4 square miles in Strafford, Strafford County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,964 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03884 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,105 (19% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,034. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $427,900 (6% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,635; 93.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Strafford County, so 03884 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 03884
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strafford, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03884.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 03884, Strafford, 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
3,964
Population
125.4
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03884?
46.3
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.6%
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?
$122,105
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$51,034
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03884 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Strafford, 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)
$122,105 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
1,867housing units
1,867
Total Housing Units
1,580
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$427,900
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,635
Median Rent
1985
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03884 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 178 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 204 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 217 |
| 2023 | +23.3% | 267 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 289 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 03884, employing approximately 305 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,132,000.
61
Businesses
305
Employees
$17.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 37.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.9% |
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 03884 vs 03291 →
ZIP 03884 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03825
Barrington (03825)
8,512 residents
- 03835
Farmington (03835)
6,786 residents
- 03261
Northwood (03261)
4,246 residents
- 03037
Deerfield (03037)
4,219 residents
- 03884
Strafford (03884)
3,964 residents
- 03225
Center Barnstead (03225)
3,660 residents
- 03218 960
Barnstead (03218)
960 residents
- 03291 39
West Nottingham (03291)
39 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03884 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03884 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03037
Deerfield (03037)
$130,371 median income
- 03261
Northwood (03261)
$129,375 median income
- 03884
Strafford (03884)
$122,105 median income
- 03218
Barnstead (03218)
$112,500 median income
- 03225
Center Barnstead (03225)
$111,660 median income
- 03825
Barrington (03825)
$110,323 median income
- 03835
Farmington (03835)
$66,982 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03884 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03884, 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 (3,964 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 03884 in?
ZIP code 03884 (Strafford) is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Strafford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/strafford-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03884?
ZIP code 03884 in Strafford, NH has a population of 3,964 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03884?
The median household income in ZIP 03884 is $122,105, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03884?
The median home value in ZIP 03884 is $427,900, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03884?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03884 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03884?
ZIP code 03884 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03884?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03884 are: Construction (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03884?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03884 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 03884?
In ZIP code 03884, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 03884?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03884 is 35.9 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 03884?
In ZIP code 03884, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03884?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03884 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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