03827 ZIP Code — East Kingston, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03827 is located in East Kingston, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 17.86 square miles and serves a population of 3,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $490,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($124,464) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03827 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,164

population

17.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Kingston	Acceptable
South Hampton	Acceptable
East Kingston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03833 Exeter (3.5 mi) 01913 Amesbury (4.2 mi) 03848 Kingston (4.4 mi) 03858 Newton (4.7 mi) 03844 Hampton Falls (5.3 mi) 01860 Merrimac (5.5 mi) 03874 Seabrook (5.8 mi) 03842 Hampton (6.9 mi) 03819 Danville (7.5 mi) 03826 East Hampstead (7.5 mi) 03865 Plaistow (7.7 mi) 03885 Stratham (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,164
Population density	177 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	17.86 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	42.9114
Longitude	-70.9747
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	15.8%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,164

Population

177

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$124,464

Median household income

$60,834

Per capita income

$490,500

Median home value

$1,217

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,171

Housing units

46.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

110

183

35–44

170

214

45–54

197

201

55–59

186

136

60–64

126

178

65–74

165

189

75–84

175

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	567	17.9%
18 and over	2,597	82.1%
65 and over	759	24.0%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,063	95.6%
Two or more races	74	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.3%
Asian	22	0.7%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	15.8%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 28.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	28.0%
Median income	$124,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 45.2%

$500k–$1M 44.5%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$490,500
Median rent / month	$1,217
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	24.5%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Fuel oil	53.2%
Wood	9.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	812	70.1%
Cohabiting couple	67	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	122	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	158	13.6%
Households with children under 18	336	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	461	39.8%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	17.1%
Married	65.7%	67.7%
Separated	0.1%	0.4%
Widowed	2.3%	7.8%
Divorced	4.3%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 22.2%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 21.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	46.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	7.2%
Kindergarten	69	10.8%
Elementary school	252	39.4%
High school	178	27.9%
College / grad school	94	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 10.3%

Professional & management 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.8%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 8.0%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	16.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	75.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	3.5%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,081	97.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,085	97.5%
Born in same state	3,067	96.9%
Born in different state	589	18.6%
Foreign born	18	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	79	2.5%
Not a US citizen	51	64.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	963	30.4%
French	715	22.6%
German	264	8.3%
Arab	113	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1%
Norwegian	26	0.8%
Polish	15	0.5%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03827

What city is ZIP code 03827 in?

ZIP code 03827 is primarily assigned to East Kingston, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03827 in?

ZIP code 03827 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03827 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 03827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03827?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03827 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 03827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03827?

The median household income in ZIP code 03827 is $124,464, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03827 in?

ZIP code 03827 observes the EST timezone.