03862 ZIP Code — North Hampton, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03862 is located in North Hampton, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 13.92 square miles and serves a population of 4,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03862

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 $595,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($116,034) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% 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 professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03862 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,552

population

13.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Hampton	Acceptable
North Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03842 Hampton (3.2 mi) 03840 Greenland (3.8 mi) 03844 Hampton Falls (4 mi) 03870 Rye (4.3 mi) 03885 Stratham (4.3 mi) 03801 Portsmouth (6.3 mi) 03874 Seabrook (6.8 mi) 03803 Portsmouth (7.2 mi) 03856 Newfields (7.9 mi) 03833 Exeter (8.1 mi) 03827 East Kingston (8.7 mi) 03857 Newmarket (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,552
Population density	327 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	13.92 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.9794
Longitude	-70.8295
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	22.6%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	27.1%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,552

Population

327

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$116,034

Median household income

$73,347

Per capita income

$595,700

Median home value

$1,924

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

2,021

Housing units

51.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

179

10–14

187

186

15–19

195

20–24

161

25–34

169

142

35–44

148

434

45–54

455

156

55–59

164

215

60–64

226

331

65–74

347

185

75–84

195

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	907	19.9%
18 and over	3,645	80.1%
65 and over	1,161	25.5%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Asian 5.1%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,125	89.4%
Asian	236	5.1%
Two or more races	139	3%
Hispanic or Latino	60	1.3%
Other race	48	1%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	27.1%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 26.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	26.7%
Median income	$116,034

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 43.8%

$1M+ 16.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$595,700
Median rent / month	$1,924
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.8%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Fuel oil	66.8%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,060	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	55	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	388	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	487	24.5%
Households with children under 18	538	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	820	41.2%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	22.6%
Married	58.1%	50.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%
Widowed	3.5%	10.8%
Divorced	11.3%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 22.0%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 26.9%

Graduate / professional 24.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	51.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	5.5%
Kindergarten	47	4.7%
Elementary school	431	43.4%
High school	296	29.8%
College / grad school	165	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 16.8%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Construction 10.5%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Retail trade 5.8%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	29.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	22.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	76.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	386	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.4%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,500	98.9%
Spanish	114	2.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	114	2.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,318	94.9%
Born in same state	4,205	92.4%
Born in different state	1,674	36.8%
Foreign born	113	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	234	5.1%
Not a US citizen	181	77.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,307	28.7%
French	984	21.6%
Arab	310	6.8%
German	234	5.1%
Polish	23	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	0.4%
Dutch	14	0.3%
English	7	0.2%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03862

What city is ZIP code 03862 in?

ZIP code 03862 is primarily assigned to North Hampton, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03862 in?

ZIP code 03862 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03862 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 03862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 03862 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 03862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03862?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03862 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 03862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 03862 in?

ZIP code 03862 observes the EST timezone.