Zip code 03835: Farmington, New Hampshire

Q: What city is zip code 03835?

03835 is assigned to Farmington, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 03835 in?

03835 is in Strafford County, New Hampshire.

Q: What is the population of 03835?

About 6,804 people live in 03835, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 03835?

The median household income in 03835 is $66,982.

Q: What zip codes are near 03835?

The closest zip codes to 03835 are 03851, 03867, 03866, 03868, 03815.

Residential delivery areaStrafford CountyEastern Time

Population

6,804

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$290K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,096/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

37 sq mi

185 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 03835

03835 is a small-town zip code in Farmington, New Hampshire (Strafford County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 6,804 people live here, or 185 per square mile. The median resident is 49 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,982 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $289,800, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,096 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.9 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 03835 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age49
94th
U.S. 38.9 · NH 43.394th of 239 in NH
Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%82nd of 239 in NH
Homeownership rate77.8%
73rd
U.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%165th of 239 in NH
Average commute28.9 min
68th
U.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min101st of 234 in NH
Broadband access94.2%
68th
U.S. 91% · NH 92.9%100th of 239 in NH
Self-employed workers10.8%
67th
U.S. 10% · NH 9.3%122nd of 239 in NH
Residents 65 and older18.5%
64th
U.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%178th of 239 in NH
Work from home14.5%
59th
U.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%125th of 239 in NH
Poverty rate11.3%
52nd
U.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%46th of 239 in NH
Uninsured rate6%
43rd
U.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%87th of 239 in NH
Median home value$289,800
42nd
U.S. $332,700 · NH $402,500183rd of 235 in NH
Unemployment rate4.3%
39th
U.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%64th of 239 in NH
Per capita income$34,896
34th
U.S. $44,673 · NH $52,798226th of 239 in NH
Government workers11.8%
34th
U.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%159th of 239 in NH
Rent-burdened renters46.3%
33rd
U.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%116th of 230 in NH
Housing vacancy4.9%
32nd
U.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%189th of 239 in NH
Median household income$66,982
31st
U.S. $80,734 · NH $99,031214th of 234 in NH
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%157th of 239 in NH
Median gross rent$1,096
28th
U.S. $1,413 · NH $1,491167th of 197 in NH
Income inequality (Gini)0.403
22nd
U.S. 0.483 · NH 0.444139th of 239 in NH
Population density185/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi82nd of 239 in NH
Foreign-born residents3.1%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%123rd of 239 in NH
Median earnings per worker$37,050
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NH $56,079228th of 239 in NH
Bachelor's degree or higher16.4%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%228th of 239 in NH
Population6,804
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,86857th of 239 in NH
Residents under 1816.1%
11th
U.S. 22% · NH 18.2%159th of 239 in NH
Diversity index14.5
7th
U.S. 61.4 · NH 24125th of 239 in NH
Healthcare workers5.1%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%215th of 239 in NH

Measure	03835	Strafford	NH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NH
Median age	49	38.2	43.3	38.9	94th	94th of 239
Veterans	9.5%	7.3%	7.6%	6.2%	87th	82nd of 239
Homeownership rate	77.8%	67.1%	72.8%	65.2%	73rd	165th of 239
Average commute	28.9 min	26 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	68th	101st of 234
Broadband access	94.2%	93.5%	92.9%	91%	68th	100th of 239
Self-employed workers	10.8%	8.2%	9.3%	10%	67th	122nd of 239
Residents 65 and older	18.5%	17.1%	20.1%	17.2%	64th	178th of 239
Work from home	14.5%	16.2%	16.8%	15.1%	59th	125th of 239
Poverty rate	11.3%	8.7%	7.2%	12.5%	52nd	46th of 239
Uninsured rate	6%	5.2%	5.3%	8.4%	43rd	87th of 239
Median home value	$289,800	$362,800	$402,500	$332,700	42nd	183rd of 235
Unemployment rate	4.3%	3.5%	3.3%	5.2%	39th	64th of 239
Per capita income	$34,896	$46,304	$52,798	$44,673	34th	226th of 239
Government workers	11.8%	16%	13.1%	14.5%	34th	159th of 239
Rent-burdened renters	46.3%	50.3%	48.2%	51.1%	33rd	116th of 230
Housing vacancy	4.9%	8%	14.3%	10.1%	32nd	189th of 239
Median household income	$66,982	$88,570	$99,031	$80,734	31st	214th of 234
Tech workers	1.8%	4.3%	4.3%	3.8%	29th	157th of 239
Median gross rent	$1,096	$1,488	$1,491	$1,413	28th	167th of 197
Income inequality (Gini)	0.403	0.427	0.444	0.483	22nd	139th of 239
Population density	185/sq mi	361/sq mi	156/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	82nd of 239
Foreign-born residents	3.1%	4.4%	6.1%	14.1%	19th	123rd of 239
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,050	$51,705	$56,079	$49,666	14th	228th of 239
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.4%	39.3%	40.6%	35.7%	12th	228th of 239
Population	6,804	132,575	1,394,868	334,922,499	11th	57th of 239
Residents under 18	16.1%	17.6%	18.2%	22%	11th	159th of 239
Diversity index	14.5	22.8	24	61.4	7th	125th of 239
Healthcare workers	5.1%	8.8%	9.6%	9.7%	4th	215th of 239

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

23%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

16.1%

65 and over

18.5%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black1%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

14.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 2,807
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 65.5%
Married couples: 53.3%
Living alone: 26.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

03835

$66,982

Strafford Co.

$88,570

New Hampshire

$99,031

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,896

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.403

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

03835

$289,800

Strafford Co.

$362,800

New Hampshire

$402,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

03835

$1,096

Strafford Co.

$1,488

New Hampshire

$1,491

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,951
Owner-occupied: 77.8%
Vacant: 4.9%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.7%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

19%

20–29

21%

30–44

28%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

28.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

13%

Transportation and moving

11%

Management

11%

Education

10%

Production

10%

Office and admin

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Healthcare

Sales

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Construction

11%

Retail

Education

Public administration

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$37,050

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	03835	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,410	$74,888
Service	$18,438	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,094	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,173	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,865	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

37%

Some college

23%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 94.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.9%
No internet access: 2.7%
Without health insurance: 6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Farmington
State: New Hampshire
County: Strafford County
Center point: 43.3669° N, 71.0625° W
Land area: 37 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Farmington (unincorporated)17% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 03835

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
03851	Milton, NH	5.2 mi	4,333	$93,412	$314,300
03867	Rochester, NH	5.7 mi	22,732	$78,674	$273,900
03866	Rochester, NH · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
03868	Rochester, NH	6.8 mi	6,133	$81,530	$268,800
03815	Center Strafford, NH · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
03839	Rochester, NH	7.8 mi	4,279	$88,346	$335,600
04027	Lebanon, ME	7.9 mi	6,629	$97,750	$324,800
03887	Union, NH	8 mi	1,739	$91,875	$292,800
03855	New Durham, NH	8.1 mi	2,748	$100,194	$339,400
03884	Strafford, NH	8.3 mi	4,306	$122,105	$427,900
03225	Center Barnstead, NH	9 mi	3,834	$111,660	$368,400
03852	Milton Mills, NH	9.6 mi	205	$154,583	$357,100

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Questions about 03835

What city is zip code 03835?

03835 is assigned to Farmington, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 03835 in?

03835 is in Strafford County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of 03835?

About 6,804 people live in 03835, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 03835 in?

03835 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 03835?

The median household income in 03835 is $66,982.

What zip codes are near 03835?

The closest zip codes to 03835 are 03851, 03867, 03866, 03868, 03815.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03835, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.