Zip code 03885: Stratham, New Hampshire

Q: What city is zip code 03885?

03885 is assigned to Stratham, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 03885 in?

03885 is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Q: What is the population of 03885?

About 7,754 people live in 03885, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 03885?

The median household income in 03885 is $151,998.

Q: What zip codes are near 03885?

The closest zip codes to 03885 are 03840, 03856, 03862, 03857, 03833.

Residential delivery areaRockingham CountyEastern Time

Population

7,754

Median household income

$152K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$655K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,511/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

513 people/sq mi

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

About 03885

03885 is a suburban zip code in Stratham, New Hampshire (Rockingham County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 7,754 people live here, or 513 per square mile. The median resident is 41.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $151,998 a year, 88% above the national median of $80,734. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $655,400, 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. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,511 a month.

70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.6 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; computer and math (tech); and sales. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 03885 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Tech workers13.4%
99th
U.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%5th of 239 in NH
Homeownership rate92.6%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%62nd of 239 in NH
Median household income$151,998
95th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NH $99,03122nd of 234 in NH
Median gross rent$2,511
95th
U.S. $1,413 · NH $1,4914th of 197 in NH
Bachelor's degree or higher69.9%
95th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%8th of 239 in NH
Broadband access97.3%
94th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NH 92.9%43rd of 239 in NH
Median earnings per worker$82,021
94th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NH $56,0799th of 239 in NH
Per capita income$69,523
91st
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NH $52,79825th of 239 in NH
Rent-burdened renters64%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%47th of 230 in NH
Self-employed workers15%
90th
U.S. 10% · NH 9.3%64th of 239 in NH
Work from home25.3%
89th
U.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%30th of 239 in NH
Median home value$655,400
85th
U.S. $332,700 · NH $402,50013th of 235 in NH
Residents 65 and older20.6%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%144th of 239 in NH
Median age41.6
69th
U.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3187th of 239 in NH
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%90th of 239 in NH
Residents under 1823.5%
63rd
U.S. 22% · NH 18.2%28th of 239 in NH
Veterans6.2%
55th
U.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%183rd of 239 in NH
Average commute26.6 min
54th
U.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min134th of 234 in NH
Population density513/sq mi
33rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi39th of 239 in NH
Foreign-born residents3.6%
22nd
U.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%97th of 239 in NH
Population7,754
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,86850th of 239 in NH
Unemployment rate2.5%
10th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%137th of 239 in NH
Diversity index12.3
6th
U.S. 61.4 · NH 24149th of 239 in NH
Income inequality (Gini)0.361
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NH 0.444199th of 239 in NH
Government workers6.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%226th of 239 in NH
Poverty rate2.4%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%209th of 239 in NH
Uninsured rate0.4%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%232nd of 239 in NH
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%238th of 239 in NH

Measure	03885	Rockingham	NH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NH
Tech workers	13.4%	4.9%	4.3%	3.8%	99th	5th of 239
Homeownership rateStrength	92.6%	78.4%	72.8%	65.2%	98th	62nd of 239
Median household incomeStrength	$151,998	$118,331	$99,031	$80,734	95th	22nd of 234
Median gross rent	$2,511	$1,687	$1,491	$1,413	95th	4th of 197
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	69.9%	45.7%	40.6%	35.7%	95th	8th of 239
Broadband accessStrength	97.3%	95%	92.9%	91%	94th	43rd of 239
Median earnings per workerStrength	$82,021	$65,398	$56,079	$49,666	94th	9th of 239
Per capita incomeStrength	$69,523	$61,558	$52,798	$44,673	91st	25th of 239
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	64%	50.3%	48.2%	51.1%	91st	47th of 230
Self-employed workers	15%	9.9%	9.3%	10%	90th	64th of 239
Work from home	25.3%	19.4%	16.8%	15.1%	89th	30th of 239
Median home value	$655,400	$497,500	$402,500	$332,700	85th	13th of 235
Residents 65 and older	20.6%	20.4%	20.1%	17.2%	77th	144th of 239
Median age	41.6	45	43.3	38.9	69th	187th of 239
Healthcare workers	10.7%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	67th	90th of 239
Residents under 18	23.5%	18.5%	18.2%	22%	63rd	28th of 239
Veterans	6.2%	7.3%	7.6%	6.2%	55th	183rd of 239
Average commute	26.6 min	28.9 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	54th	134th of 234
Population density	513/sq mi	459/sq mi	156/sq mi	95/sq mi	33rd	39th of 239
Foreign-born residents	3.6%	5.2%	6.1%	14.1%	22nd	97th of 239
Population	7,754	319,082	1,394,868	334,922,499	12th	50th of 239
Unemployment rateStrength	2.5%	3.6%	3.3%	5.2%	10th	137th of 239
Diversity index	12.3	19.5	24	61.4	6th	149th of 239
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.361	0.430	0.444	0.483	4th	199th of 239
Government workers	6.3%	12.7%	13.1%	14.5%	2nd	226th of 239
Poverty rateStrength	2.4%	4.8%	7.2%	12.5%	1st	209th of 239
Uninsured rateStrength	0.4%	4.1%	5.3%	8.4%	1st	232nd of 239
Housing vacancy	0%	7.4%	14.3%	10.1%	1st	238th 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

17%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.6

Under 18

23.5%

65 and over

20.6%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

12.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 3,025
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 77.3%
Married couples: 70%
Living alone: 18.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.2%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

19%

$200k+

34%

Median household income

03885

$151,998

Rockingham Co.

$118,331

New Hampshire

$99,031

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$69,523

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

52.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.361

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

03885

$655,400

Rockingham Co.

$497,500

New Hampshire

$402,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

03885

$2,511

Rockingham Co.

$1,687

New Hampshire

$1,491

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,025
Owner-occupied: 92.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 7.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 64%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 37.8%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

Transit

0.4%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

25%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

32%

20–29

23%

30–44

11%

45–59

12%

60+

10%

Average commute

26.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

22%

Computer and math

13%

Sales

13%

Healthcare

11%

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Food service

Education

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Police and fire

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Finance, insurance and real estate

15%

Retail

13%

Professional and technical services

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Other services

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$82,021

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	03885	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$92,333	$74,888
Service	$29,226	$26,804
Sales and office	$70,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$76,131	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,056	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

14%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

41%

Graduate

29%

High school graduate or higher: 98.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 69.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 29.3%
Households with broadband: 97.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 93.4%
No internet access: 0.5%
Without health insurance: 0.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Stratham
State: New Hampshire
County: Rockingham County
Center point: 43.0150° N, 70.9026° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 03885

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
03840	Greenland, NH	3.3 mi	4,106	$162,837	$662,800
03856	Newfields, NH	3.7 mi	2,023	$197,885	$646,400
03862	North Hampton, NH	4.4 mi	4,610	$144,583	$670,400
03857	Newmarket, NH	4.5 mi	9,463	$100,845	$455,000
03833	Exeter, NH	4.6 mi	22,817	$119,393	$480,500
03843	Hampton, NH · PO box	5.6 mi	—	—	—
03842	Hampton, NH	6.2 mi	16,324	$95,422	$548,500
03844	Hampton Falls, NH	6.3 mi	2,370	$165,509	$764,900
03801	Portsmouth, NH	6.4 mi	23,484	$106,756	$699,900
03871	Rye Beach, NH	6.8 mi	356	$142,115	$2,000,000+
03824	Durham, NH	7.1 mi	15,080	$124,056	$504,300
03870	Rye, NH	7.2 mi	5,188	$140,938	$990,700

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Questions about 03885

What city is zip code 03885?

03885 is assigned to Stratham, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 03885 in?

03885 is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of 03885?

About 7,754 people live in 03885, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 03885 in?

03885 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 03885?

The median household income in 03885 is $151,998.

What zip codes are near 03885?

The closest zip codes to 03885 are 03840, 03856, 03862, 03857, 03833.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03885, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.