03842 ZIP Code — Hampton, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03842 is located in Hampton, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 12.78 square miles and serves a population of 16,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03842

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $460,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($92,745) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03842 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,123

population

12.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton	Acceptable
Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03844 Hampton Falls (1.6 mi) 03862 North Hampton (3.2 mi) 03874 Seabrook (3.6 mi) 03885 Stratham (6.3 mi) 03840 Greenland (6.8 mi) 03827 East Kingston (6.9 mi) 03870 Rye (7 mi) 03833 Exeter (7.6 mi) 01913 Amesbury (7.8 mi) 01950 Newburyport (8.4 mi) 03856 Newfields (9.4 mi) 03801 Portsmouth (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,123
Population density	1,262 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	12.78 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	42.9337
Longitude	-70.8427
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	24.7%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	13.4%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

16,123

Population

1,262

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$92,745

Median household income

$59,750

Per capita income

$460,200

Median home value

$1,635

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

7,828

Housing units

43.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

214

Under 5

223

352

5–9

367

340

10–14

355

288

15–19

299

361

20–24

376

719

25–34

749

717

35–44

747

1,119

45–54

1,166

770

55–59

803

850

60–64

885

1,261

65–74

1,313

679

75–84

707

227

85+

236

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,303	14.3%
18 and over	13,820	85.7%
65 and over	4,423	27.4%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,544	95.7%
Two or more races	343	2.1%
Asian	143	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	114	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	43	0.3%
Black or African American	27	0.2%
Other race	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	13.4%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 17.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	17.5%
Median income	$92,745

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 44.0%

$500k–$1M 36.8%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$460,200
Median rent / month	$1,635
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	53.7%
Large apartment buildings	9.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.8%
Electricity	17.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	20.2%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,748	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	562	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,143	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,851	25.3%
Households with children under 18	1,515	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,999	41.1%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	20.0%
Married	54.7%	51.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.7%
Widowed	2.7%	9.7%
Divorced	12.1%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.7%

Graduate / professional 16.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	43.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	5.0%
Kindergarten	121	5.1%
Elementary school	1,151	48.5%
High school	616	25.9%
College / grad school	367	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Retail trade 11.9%

Professional & management 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Other services 5.3%

Construction 4.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	16.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 12.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	75.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,547	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,686	97.3%
Spanish	87	0.6%
Other Indo-European	38	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	28	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,647	97.0%
Born in same state	15,517	96.2%
Born in different state	4,580	28.4%
Foreign born	130	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	476	3.0%
Not a US citizen	401	84.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,647	28.8%
French	2,445	15.2%
German	1,051	6.5%
Arab	650	4%
Polish	228	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	146	0.9%
Irish	47	0.3%
Norwegian	44	0.3%
Dutch	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03842

What city is ZIP code 03842 in?

ZIP code 03842 is primarily assigned to Hampton, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03842 in?

ZIP code 03842 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03842 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 03842 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03842 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 03842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03842 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 03842 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03842?

The median home value in ZIP code 03842 is $460,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 03842 in?

ZIP code 03842 observes the EST timezone.