03811 ZIP Code — Atkinson, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03811 is located in Atkinson, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 11.12 square miles and serves a population of 7,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03811

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $459,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $137,674. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03811 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,154

population

11.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03811 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03811

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03811. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atkinson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03841 Hampstead (3.1 mi) 03865 Plaistow (3.4 mi) 01832 Haverhill (3.7 mi) 03826 East Hampstead (3.9 mi) 03079 Salem (4.5 mi) 01830 Haverhill (6.2 mi) 03858 Newton (6.2 mi) 03873 Sandown (6.4 mi) 03819 Danville (6.4 mi) 03038 Derry (6.8 mi) 03038 Derry (6.8 mi) 01835 Haverhill (7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,154
Population density	643 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	11.12 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	42.8393
Longitude	-71.1611
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.7%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	19.1%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,154

Population

643

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$137,674

Median household income

$63,210

Per capita income

$459,000

Median home value

$1,158

Median monthly rent

93.4%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

2,808

Housing units

39.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

109

163

10–14

148

265

15–19

240

238

20–24

216

357

25–34

324

212

35–44

192

571

45–54

519

307

55–59

279

517

60–64

469

669

65–74

608

208

75–84

189

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	998	14.0%
18 and over	6,156	86.0%
65 and over	1,722	24.1%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Asian 1.4%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,788	92.8%
Two or more races	179	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	164	2.2%
Asian	102	1.4%
Other race	85	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.7%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	19.1%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k+ 23.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	21.2%
$200k+	23.3%
Median income	$137,674

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 59.8%

$500k–$1M 36.3%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$459,000
Median rent / month	$1,158
Owner occupied	93.4%
Renter occupied	6.6%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	31.3%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Fuel oil	54.1%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,928	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	162	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	460	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	358	12.3%
Households with children under 18	629	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,283	44.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	16.8%
Married	60.3%	65.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	4.9%	4.7%
Divorced	8.6%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.6%

Graduate / professional 15.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	39.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	3.5%
Kindergarten	16	1.1%
Elementary school	449	31.6%
High school	326	23.0%
College / grad school	580	40.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.6%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 8.0%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Information 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	77.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	582	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	15.9%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.9%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,967	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)	6,995	97.8%
Born in same state	6,944	97.1%
Born in different state	790	11.0%
Foreign born	51	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	159	2.2%
Not a US citizen	93	58.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,075	29%
French	1,432	20%
German	444	6.2%
Arab	407	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	84	1.2%
Polish	48	0.7%
Dutch	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03811

What city is ZIP code 03811 in?

ZIP code 03811 is primarily assigned to Atkinson, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03811 in?

ZIP code 03811 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03811 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 03811 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03811 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 03811 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03811?

The median household income in ZIP code 03811 is $137,674, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03811?

The median home value in ZIP code 03811 is $459,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03811 in?

ZIP code 03811 observes the EST timezone.