03871 ZIP Code — Rye Beach, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03871 is located in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of 356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03871

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,608,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 40% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03871 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

356

population

0.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rye Beach	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	356
Population density	636 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	0.56 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9768
Longitude	-70.7664
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	37.1%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	41.1%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

356

Population

636

People per sq mi

63.6

Median age

Median household income

$143,030

Per capita income

$1,608,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

226

Housing units

74.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	21	5.9%
18 and over	335	94.1%
65 and over	158	44.4%
Median age	63.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	356	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	41.1%	14.6%	9.7%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 48.2%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	48.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 76.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,608,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	23.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	67.4%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	12.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.3%
Propane / LP gas	24.9%
Fuel oil	38.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	33	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	70	36.3%
Households with children under 18	11	5.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	58.5%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	18.3%
Married	63.2%	45.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	6.9%	36.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 5.3%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 40.3%

Graduate / professional 34.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	74.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	37.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	35	62.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 35.9%

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Other services 13.1%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	74.3%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	39.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	14.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	79.1%
Cholesterol screening	95.8%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	9.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	356	100.0%
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)	330	92.7%
Born in same state	307	86.2%
Born in different state	104	29.2%
Foreign born	23	6.5%
Naturalized citizen	26	7.3%
Not a US citizen	26	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	24.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03871

What city is ZIP code 03871 in?

ZIP code 03871 is primarily assigned to Rye Beach, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03871 in?

ZIP code 03871 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03871 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 03871 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03871?

75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 03871 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 03871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03871 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 03871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 03871 in?

ZIP code 03871 observes the EST timezone.