City

Portsmouth, NH

4 ZIP codes  ·  Rockingham County  ·  New Hampshire

👥23,231Population
💰$106,520Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$647,500Median Home Value▲ 132% above avg
🎓70.0%College Grads▲ 81% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 3.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.7%
Asian3.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads70.0% ▲ 81% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,660 (15.4%)
Some College1,079 (6.2%)
Associates1,437 (8.3%)
Bachelors1,098 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree11,015 (63.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 15.4%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 63.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad15.4%
Some College6.2%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate63.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.2%Renter: 46.9%Tenure
Owner53.2%
Renter46.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,520 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$647,500 ▲ 132% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,783/mo
Total Housing Units11,448
Vacant Units549

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth is a city in New Hampshire, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,231 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Portsmouth is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,520 is above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Portsmouth is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $647,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,783 per month.

The population of Portsmouth is highly educated. 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.78%).

Portsmouth, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Portsmouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03801 23,231 $106,520 $647,500 $1,783 2.0% 70.0% 53.2%

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