03842 ZIP Code – Hampton, New Hampshire

03842 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Hampton, New Hampshire, part of Rockingham County with a population of approximately 16,123 residents. At $92,745, the median household income here runs near the New Hampshire average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $460,200 are well above the national average, with 74.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,635 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 25% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.

At 3.4%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 5.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 43.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 54.7, above the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 03844, 03862, 03874.

ZIP Code 03842 Data

Population 16,123
Median Household Income $92,745
Median Home Value $460,200
Median Rent $1,635
Median Age 54.7
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

ZIP 03842 vs. New Hampshire vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 03842NH Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population16k5,65410k
Median Household Income$92k$93k$73k
Median Home Value$460k$331k$258k
Median Rent$1,635$1,302$1,088
Median Age54.747.543.2
Unemployment Rate3.4%3.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate5.5%7.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher43.3%39.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
03844 HAMPTON FALLS 2,375 $152,045
03862 NORTH HAMPTON 4,552 $116,034
03874 SEABROOK 8,614 $85,767
03871 RYE BEACH 356 Not provided
03885 STRATHAM 7,715 $126,830