| ZIP Code | 03801 |
|---|---|
| City | Portsmouth |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 34 ft |
| Latitude | 43.074812 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.805443 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.0% ▲ 81% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,660 (15.4%) |
| Some College | 1,079 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 1,437 (8.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,098 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,015 (63.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,520 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $647,500 ▲ 132% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,783/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,448 |
| Vacant Units | 549 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,448 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 549 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 03801 is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. With a population of 23,231, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 03801 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,520 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03801 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $647,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,783 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.2%) and renters (46.9%). Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 03801 is primarily White (86.78%). Residents are highly educated — 70.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03801 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 03801 in Portsmouth, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 23,231 residents, a median household income of $106,520, and a median home value of $647,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.