03826 ZIP Code — East Hampstead, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03826 is located in East Hampstead, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 3.43 square miles and serves a population of 3,022 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03826

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $427,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($108,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,022

population

3.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Hampstead	Acceptable
East Hampstead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03819 Danville (2.9 mi) 03841 Hampstead (2.9 mi) 03865 Plaistow (3.3 mi) 03848 Kingston (3.3 mi) 03811 Atkinson (3.9 mi) 03858 Newton (4.1 mi) 03873 Sandown (4.5 mi) 01860 Merrimac (6.4 mi) 01832 Haverhill (6.6 mi) 01830 Haverhill (7.1 mi) 03044 Fremont (7.2 mi) 03827 East Kingston (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,022
Population density	881 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	3.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.8865
Longitude	-71.1192
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	29.9%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	9.3%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,022

Population

881

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$108,750

Median household income

$55,038

Per capita income

$427,800

Median home value

$952

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

1.2%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

818

Housing units

38.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

172

5–9

10–14

15–19

108

20–24

122

195

25–34

220

126

35–44

143

153

45–54

172

166

55–59

188

144

60–64

163

118

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	672	22.2%
18 and over	2,350	77.8%
65 and over	417	13.8%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.7%

Two or more races 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,655	79.7%
Two or more races	318	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	310	9.3%
Black or African American	30	0.9%
Asian	19	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	9.3%	14.6%	9.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	16.4%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$108,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 51.1%

$500k–$1M 34.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$427,800
Median rent / month	$952
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	52.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	32.6%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	26.1%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	25.6%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	42.9%
Fuel oil	40.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	619	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	138	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	145	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	295	24.6%
Households with children under 18	340	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	294	24.6%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	24.1%
Married	60.8%	50.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.0%
Divorced	9.2%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.0%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	38.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	5.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	269	54.7%
High school	100	20.3%
College / grad school	94	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Construction 16.4%

Professional & management 16.4%

Retail trade 14.2%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.7%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 1.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	13.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,698	89.3%
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)	2,945	97.5%
Born in same state	2,931	97.0%
Born in different state	789	26.1%
Foreign born	14	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	77	2.5%
Not a US citizen	56	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	727	24.1%
French	586	19.4%
Arab	323	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	241	8%
English	89	2.9%
Dutch	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03826

What city is ZIP code 03826 in?

ZIP code 03826 is primarily assigned to East Hampstead, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03826 in?

ZIP code 03826 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03826?

The median home value in ZIP code 03826 is $427,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03826?

The median household income in ZIP code 03826 is $108,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 03826?

ZIP code 03826 has an estimated population of 3,022 residents, with a density of 882 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03826 in?

ZIP code 03826 observes the EST timezone.