| ZIP Code | 03870 |
|---|---|
| City | Rye |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 45 ft |
| Latitude | 43.019572 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.760523 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.2% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 519 (14%) |
| Some College | 462 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 200 (5.4%) |
| Bachelors | 385 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,148 (57.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,772 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $927,600 ▲ 233% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,521/mo |
| Total Units | 2,653 |
| Vacant Units | 482 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,653 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 482 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 03870 is located in Rye, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. With a population of 5,092, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.5 years. Economically, 03870 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,772 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03870 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $927,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,521 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 03870 is primarily White (97.66%). Residents are highly educated — 68.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03870 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 03870 in Rye, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,092 residents, a median household income of $127,772, and a median home value of $927,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.