03839 ZIP Code — Rochester, NH
Strafford County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03839 is located in Rochester, New Hampshire, within Strafford County. It covers approximately 7.87 square miles and serves a population of 3,856 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.
About ZIP code 03839
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 $243,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $81,297.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% 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%.
3,856
population
7.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
03839 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 03839
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rochester | Acceptable |
| Rochester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
03867 Rochester (3.1 mi)
03825 Barrington (4.6 mi)
03878 Somersworth (5.1 mi)
03868 Rochester (6.4 mi)
03820 Dover (6.6 mi)
03822 Dover (6.9 mi)
03869 Rollinsford (7.6 mi)
03901 Berwick (7.9 mi)
03884 Strafford (8.3 mi)
03835 Farmington (8.6 mi)
03824 Durham (9.8 mi)
03291 West Nottingham (10.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,856 |
| Population density | 490 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 33 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.2571 |
| Longitude | -70.9838 |
| 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 | 27.5% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 33.3% | 31.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.1% | 26.7% | 28.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.4% | 9.7% |
Demographics & statistics
3,856
Population
490
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$81,297
Median household income
$37,856
Per capita income
$243,600
Median home value
$1,216
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
1,174
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
78
Under 5
77
151
5–9
147
126
10–14
124
91
15–19
89
142
20–24
139
216
25–34
211
329
35–44
321
235
45–54
230
146
55–59
142
205
60–64
200
166
65–74
162
54
75–84
52
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 839 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 3,017 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 457 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.8%
Two or more races
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,421 | 85.8% |
| Two or more races | 326 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 106 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.5% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 33.3% | 31.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.1% | 26.7% | 28.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.4% | 9.7% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $81,297 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.4%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k–$300k
43.8%
$300k–$500k
25.7%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,216 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 47.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.1% |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.0% |
| Electricity | 18.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.3% |
| Fuel oil | 45.3% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 662 | 42.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 96 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 392 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 427 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 424 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 364 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 29.3% |
| Married | 43.5% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
35.2%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 100 | 10.2% |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 455 | 46.4% |
| High school | 181 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 210 | 21.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Manufacturing
21.1%
Professional & management
10.1%
Retail trade
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Public administration
6.1%
Construction
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Other services
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.2% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
14.1%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
8.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 33.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 338 | 11.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% |
| 18–64 years | 20.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.1% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,701 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 60 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 60 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,726 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 3,712 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,957 | 50.8% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 130 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 109 | 83.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 937 | 24.3% |
| Italian | 622 | 16.1% |
| German | 149 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 78 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03839
What city is ZIP code 03839 in?
ZIP code 03839 is primarily assigned to Rochester, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03839 in?
ZIP code 03839 falls within Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Does ZIP code 03839 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 03839 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 03839?
ZIP code 03839 has an estimated population of 3,856 residents, with a density of 490 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 03839?
The median household income in ZIP code 03839 is $81,297, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03839?
The median home value in ZIP code 03839 is $243,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 03839 in?
ZIP code 03839 observes the EST timezone.