03841 ZIP Code — Hampstead, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03841 is located in Hampstead, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 10.38 square miles and serves a population of 6,227 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03841

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $441,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,679. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 43% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03841 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,227

population

10.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampstead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03826 East Hampstead (2.9 mi) 03811 Atkinson (3.1 mi) 03873 Sandown (3.4 mi) 03819 Danville (4.2 mi) 03865 Plaistow (5 mi) 03038 Derry (5.1 mi) 03038 Derry (5.1 mi) 03848 Kingston (6.1 mi) 03079 Salem (6.6 mi) 01832 Haverhill (6.8 mi) 03858 Newton (6.9 mi) 03036 Chester (6.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,227
Population density	600 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	10.38 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	42.8827
Longitude	-71.1763
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	26.5%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	16.2%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,227

Population

600

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$106,679

Median household income

$53,854

Per capita income

$441,100

Median home value

$1,277

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

2,406

Housing units

37.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

119

129

5–9

143

233

10–14

256

131

15–19

144

20–24

106

333

25–34

368

327

35–44

360

350

45–54

385

330

55–59

363

240

60–64

265

360

65–74

397

304

75–84

335

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,177	18.9%
18 and over	5,050	81.1%
65 and over	1,441	23.1%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,964	95.3%
Two or more races	149	2.4%
Asian	106	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	28	0.4%
Other race	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	16.2%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 16.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	16.7%
Median income	$106,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 44.1%

$500k–$1M 29.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$441,100
Median rent / month	$1,277
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	26.8%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	32.4%
Fuel oil	56.9%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,507	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	268	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	347	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	495	18.9%
Households with children under 18	706	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,096	41.9%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	24.7%
Married	61.8%	55.6%
Separated	2.6%	1.0%
Widowed	6.3%	9.6%
Divorced	7.3%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	37.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	114	8.9%
Kindergarten	17	1.3%
Elementary school	619	48.3%
High school	317	24.7%
College / grad school	215	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Construction 10.2%

Retail trade 10.1%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Public administration 5.9%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 7.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	16.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	75.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	460	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,000	96.4%
Spanish	100	1.7%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	90	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,000	96.4%
Born in same state	5,952	95.6%
Born in different state	908	14.6%
Foreign born	48	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	227	3.6%
Not a US citizen	71	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,586	25.5%
French	1,004	16.1%
German	416	6.7%
Arab	258	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	105	1.7%
Norwegian	68	1.1%
Irish	14	0.2%
English	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03841

What city is ZIP code 03841 in?

ZIP code 03841 is primarily assigned to Hampstead, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03841 in?

ZIP code 03841 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03841 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 03841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03841 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 03841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03841?

The median home value in ZIP code 03841 is $441,100.

Does ZIP code 03841 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 03841 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03841 in?

ZIP code 03841 observes the EST timezone.