03867 ZIP Code — Rochester, NH
Strafford County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03867 is located in Rochester, New Hampshire, within Strafford County. It covers approximately 28.41 square miles and serves a population of 22,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.
About ZIP code 03867
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $74,194. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,349
population
28.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
03867 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 03867
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03867. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rochester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
03839 Rochester (3.1 mi)
03868 Rochester (3.9 mi)
03835 Farmington (5.9 mi)
03878 Somersworth (6.4 mi)
03825 Barrington (6.9 mi)
03901 Berwick (7.6 mi)
03884 Strafford (7.8 mi)
04027 Lebanon (8.4 mi)
03822 Dover (9.3 mi)
03820 Dover (9.3 mi)
03869 Rollinsford (9.5 mi)
03851 Milton (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,349 |
| Population density | 787 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 33 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.3013 |
| Longitude | -70.9929 |
| 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 | 38.7% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 33.3% | 31.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 26.7% | 28.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 7.4% | 9.7% |
Demographics & statistics
22,349
Population
787
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$74,194
Median household income
$40,197
Per capita income
$240,100
Median home value
$1,173
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
6,483
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
453
Under 5
450
473
5–9
469
775
10–14
768
543
15–19
539
827
20–24
820
1,386
25–34
1,375
1,354
35–44
1,344
1,485
45–54
1,473
1,113
55–59
1,104
663
60–64
657
1,243
65–74
1,234
547
75–84
543
357
85+
354
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,130 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 18,219 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,278 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,944 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 838 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 283 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 170 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 165 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.7% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 33.3% | 31.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 26.7% | 28.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 7.4% | 9.7% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $74,194 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
36.6%
$300k–$500k
23.8%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,173 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 48.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 15.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.6% |
| Electricity | 11.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.8% |
| Fuel oil | 45.7% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,200 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,042 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,435 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,715 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,309 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,147 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 21.5% |
| Married | 45.6% | 46.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 19.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 282 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 244 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,000 | 44.8% |
| High school | 996 | 22.3% |
| College / grad school | 945 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
18.5%
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Professional & management
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Construction
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
6.7%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.8% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,735 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 16.1% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,446 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 150 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 104 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,791 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 21,464 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 11,052 | 49.5% |
| Foreign born | 327 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 558 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 386 | 69.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,915 | 22% |
| Italian | 4,248 | 19% |
| German | 2,275 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 1,277 | 5.7% |
| Dutch | 167 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 136 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 122 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 91 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 84 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03867
What city is ZIP code 03867 in?
ZIP code 03867 is primarily assigned to Rochester, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03867 in?
ZIP code 03867 falls within Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Does ZIP code 03867 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 03867 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 03867 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 03867 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 03867?
ZIP code 03867 has an estimated population of 22,349 residents, with a density of 787 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03867?
The median home value in ZIP code 03867 is $240,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 03867 in?
ZIP code 03867 observes the EST timezone.