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Stratham, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03885

Rockingham County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,261
185/sq mi
$151,998
Median income
$655,400
Median home value
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stratham pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
185
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03885 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03885 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stratham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to 7,261 residents across 39.2 square miles, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03885 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,998 (49% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $69,523. Poverty here runs at 2.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $655,400 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $2,511 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rockingham County, letting you compare 03885 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 03885

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stratham, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03885.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 03885, Stratham, 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

7,261

Population

39.2

Area (sq mi)

185

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03885?

41.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$151,998

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$69,523

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03885 ranks nationally

Stratham, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$151,998 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,025

Total Housing Units

3,025

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$655,400

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$2,511

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03885 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 187
2021 +14.1% 213
2022 +13.3% 242
2023 +11.5% 270
2024 +8.5% 293

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 234 business establishments in ZIP 03885, employing approximately 4,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,655,000.

234

Businesses

4,154

Employees

$300.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 30 12.8%
Construction 25 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.8%
Finance and insurance 16 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.4%
Wholesale trade 13 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.9%
Educational services 6 2.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 03885 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03885 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03885 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 03885 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
03840 Greenland, NH 3,566 3.1 mi
03856 Newfields, NH 1,680 3.7 mi
03844 Hampton Falls, NH 2,238 6.2 mi
03857 Newmarket, NH 9,006 4.5 mi
03862 North Hampton, NH 4,278 4.4 mi
03824 Durham, NH 14,638 7.1 mi
03833 Exeter, NH 20,955 5.3 mi
03842 Hampton, NH 15,345 6.2 mi
03870 Rye, NH 5,162 7.1 mi
03801 Portsmouth, NH 21,532 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

03038 standard
Derry, NH
Pop: 33,269
03079 standard
Salem, NH
Pop: 28,776
03053 standard
Londonderry, NH
Pop: 23,957
03801 standard
Portsmouth, NH
Pop: 21,532
03833 standard
Exeter, NH
Pop: 20,955
03842 standard
Hampton, NH
Pop: 15,345

Related Areas

Rockingham County Stratham, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03885 in? ▼
ZIP code 03885 (Stratham) 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 03885? ▼
ZIP code 03885 in Stratham, NH has a population of 7,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03885? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03885 is $151,998, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03885? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03885 is $655,400, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03885? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03885 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03885? ▼
ZIP code 03885 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 4,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03885? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03885 are: Retail trade (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03885? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03885 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 03885? ▼
In ZIP code 03885, 83.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.9% 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 03885? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03885 is 26.6 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 03885? ▼
In ZIP code 03885, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03885? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03885 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.