| ZIP Code | 03865 |
|---|---|
| City | Plaistow |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 104 ft |
| Latitude | 42.845597 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.09326 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.7% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,711 (31.7%) |
| Some College | 507 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 393 (7.3%) |
| Bachelors | 819 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,922 (35.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,040 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $382,100 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,595/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,180 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,180 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 03865 is located in Plaistow, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. With a population of 7,850, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 03865 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,040 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03865 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $382,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,595 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 03865 is primarily White (84.88%). Residents are well-educated — 50.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03865 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 03865 in Plaistow, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,850 residents, a median household income of $109,040, and a median home value of $382,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.