| ZIP Code | 03885 |
|---|---|
| City | Stratham |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 43.014993 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.902602 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 959 (17.7%) |
| Some College | 243 (4.5%) |
| Associates | 472 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 224 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,502 (64.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $141,438 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $599,500 ▲ 115% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,265/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,019 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,019 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 91.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 03885 is located in Stratham, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. With a population of 7,742, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 03885 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $141,438 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03885 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $599,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,265 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 03885 is primarily White (92.61%). Residents are highly educated — 68.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03885 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 03885 in Stratham, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,742 residents, a median household income of $141,438, and a median home value of $599,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.