03869 ZIP Code — Rollinsford, NH

Strafford County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03869 is located in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, within Strafford County. It covers approximately 6.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03869

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $338,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($80,921) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

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

Overall, ZIP code 03869 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,427

population

6.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03869 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rollinsford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03822 Dover (2.3 mi) 03878 Somersworth (3.2 mi) 03820 Dover (3.5 mi) 03908 South Berwick (5.3 mi) 03901 Berwick (5.8 mi) 03903 Eliot (5.9 mi) 03839 Rochester (7.6 mi) 03824 Durham (7.9 mi) 03906 North Berwick (9 mi) 03904 Kittery (9.2 mi) 03909 York (9.2 mi) 03867 Rochester (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,427
Population density	363 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	6.69 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	43.2203
Longitude	-70.8417
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	27.9%	32.7%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	33.3%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	26.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.9%	7.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,427

Population

363

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$80,921

Median household income

$47,647

Per capita income

$338,900

Median home value

$1,270

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

884

Housing units

38.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

108

20–24

167

182

25–34

283

35–44

147

127

45–54

198

55–59

106

60–64

65–74

106

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	374	15.4%
18 and over	2,053	84.6%
65 and over	411	16.9%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Black or African American 2%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,221	88.7%
Two or more races	113	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	76	3%
Black or African American	49	2%
Other race	44	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	32.7%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	33.3%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	26.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.9%	7.4%	9.7%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	14.2%
Median income	$80,921

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 42.9%

$500k–$1M 10.7%

$1M+ 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$338,900
Median rent / month	$1,270
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	40.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Fuel oil	68.2%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	1.2%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	478	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	89	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	135	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	298	29.8%
Households with children under 18	216	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	365	36.5%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	39.3%
Married	53.8%	38.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.4%	12.2%
Divorced	10.0%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	38.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	5.2%
Kindergarten	17	5.0%
Elementary school	147	42.9%
High school	53	15.5%
College / grad school	108	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Retail trade 12.6%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 7.2%

Public administration 4.0%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.4%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,288	94.3%
Spanish	16	0.7%
Other Indo-European	12	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,385	98.3%
Born in same state	2,360	97.2%
Born in different state	1,205	49.6%
Foreign born	25	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.7%
Not a US citizen	16	38.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	687	28.3%
French	441	18.2%
German	313	12.9%
Arab	110	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	1.6%
Polish	40	1.6%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03869

What city is ZIP code 03869 in?

ZIP code 03869 is primarily assigned to Rollinsford, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03869 in?

ZIP code 03869 falls within Strafford County, New Hampshire.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03869?

The median home value in ZIP code 03869 is $338,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 03869?

ZIP code 03869 has an estimated population of 2,427 residents, with a density of 363 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03869?

The median household income in ZIP code 03869 is $80,921, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03869 in?

ZIP code 03869 observes the EST timezone.