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 High-density area
- $151,998
- Median income Above-median income area
- $655,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03885 (Stratham, NH) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.6 in 2023 to 292.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,523. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.4% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $655,400 (62% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 92.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,511.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 03885 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 03885
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stratham, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03885.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03885?
41.6
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
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?
$151,998
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$69,523
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03885 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Stratham, 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)
$151,998 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
3,025housing units
3,025
Total Housing Units
3,025
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$655,400
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
21,532 residents
- 03833
Exeter (03833)
20,955 residents
- 03842
Hampton (03842)
15,345 residents
- 03824
Durham (03824)
14,638 residents
- 03857
Newmarket (03857)
9,006 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03885 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03885 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03856
Newfields (03856)
$197,885 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
- 03870
Rye (03870)
$140,938 median income
- 03824
Durham (03824)
$124,056 median income
- 03833
Exeter (03833)
$119,393 median income
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
$106,756 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03885, 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 (7,261 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 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.
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