03844 ZIP Code — Hampton Falls, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03844 is located in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 12.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,375 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03844

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $596,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($152,045) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03844 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,375

population

12.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03842 Hampton (1.6 mi) 03874 Seabrook (3.4 mi) 03862 North Hampton (4 mi) 03827 East Kingston (5.3 mi) 03885 Stratham (5.9 mi) 03833 Exeter (6.1 mi) 01913 Amesbury (6.7 mi) 03840 Greenland (7.1 mi) 03870 Rye (8.1 mi) 01950 Newburyport (8.1 mi) 03856 Newfields (8.6 mi) 01860 Merrimac (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,375
Population density	192 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	12.38 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	42.9320
Longitude	-70.8746
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	10.7%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	38.7%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	28.7%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,375

Population

192

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$152,045

Median household income

$67,887

Per capita income

$596,000

Median home value

$1,680

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

833

Housing units

55.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

173

35–44

149

220

45–54

190

55–59

121

60–64

104

161

65–74

139

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	19.1%
18 and over	1,921	80.9%
65 and over	493	20.8%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.4%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,206	91.2%
Two or more races	117	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	45	1.9%
Asian	34	1.4%
Other race	7	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.7%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	38.7%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	28.7%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k+ 31.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	21.4%
$200k+	31.7%
Median income	$152,045

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 35.9%

$500k–$1M 52.8%

$1M+ 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$596,000
Median rent / month	$1,680
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	33.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	23.1%
Fuel oil	61.2%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	637	72.9%
Cohabiting couple	93	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	58	6.6%
Female householder, no spouse	86	9.8%
Households with children under 18	286	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	331	37.9%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	20.5%
Married	63.1%	64.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.1%	3.5%
Divorced	8.2%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 35.2%

Graduate / professional 20.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	55.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	6.1%
Kindergarten	28	5.2%
Elementary school	246	45.8%
High school	141	26.3%
College / grad school	89	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 11.1%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Construction 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.8%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	14.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	77.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.0%
Public insurance	22.4%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,332	98.2%
Spanish	24	1.0%
Other Indo-European	7	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,106	88.7%
Born in same state	2,106	88.7%
Born in different state	476	20.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	269	11.3%
Not a US citizen	80	29.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	426	17.9%
French	400	16.8%
Arab	168	7.1%
German	121	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	2.6%
Irish	25	1.1%
Polish	23	1%
Norwegian	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03844

What city is ZIP code 03844 in?

ZIP code 03844 is primarily assigned to Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03844 in?

ZIP code 03844 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03844 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 03844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03844?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03844?

The median household income in ZIP code 03844 is $152,045, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03844?

The median home value in ZIP code 03844 is $596,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03844 in?

ZIP code 03844 observes the EST timezone.