City

Hampton, NH

2 ZIP codes  ·  Rockingham County  ·  New Hampshire

👥16,180Population
💰$94,433Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$491,600Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓57.4%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.6%
Asian1.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads57.4% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
HS Graduate2,925 (23.3%)
Some College1,018 (8.1%)
Associates1,404 (11.2%)
Bachelors1,639 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree5,551 (44.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 44.3%Edu
HS Grad23.3%
Some College8.1%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate44.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,433 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$491,600 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,679/mo
Total Housing Units9,978
Vacant Units2,434

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Hampton, NH

Hampton is a city in New Hampshire, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,180 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Hampton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,433 is above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hampton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $491,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,679 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hampton is well-educated. 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.39%).

Hampton, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hampton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03842 16,180 $94,433 $491,600 $1,679 3.3% 57.4% 75.7%

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