03870 ZIP Code — Rye, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03870 is located in Rye, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 12.05 square miles and serves a population of 5,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03870

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $854,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($137,250) 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 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03870 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,170

population

12.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03870 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03870

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rye	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03803 Portsmouth (3.9 mi) 03801 Portsmouth (4.1 mi) 03862 North Hampton (4.3 mi) 03840 Greenland (4.7 mi) 03904 Kittery (6.8 mi) 03905 Kittery Point (6.9 mi) 03842 Hampton (7 mi) 03885 Stratham (7.1 mi) 03844 Hampton Falls (8.1 mi) 03903 Eliot (9.1 mi) 03857 Newmarket (10.4 mi) 03856 Newfields (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,170
Population density	429 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	12.05 sq mi
Water area	1.60 sq mi
Latitude	43.0149
Longitude	-70.7603
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	17.2%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	28.3%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,170

Population

429

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$137,250

Median household income

$95,844

Per capita income

$854,100

Median home value

$1,538

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,444

Housing units

57.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

183

10–14

176

127

15–19

122

20–24

128

25–34

123

248

35–44

239

350

45–54

337

300

55–59

289

253

60–64

243

550

65–74

529

150

75–84

144

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	891	17.2%
18 and over	4,279	82.8%
65 and over	1,554	30.1%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,092	98.5%
Two or more races	78	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.2%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	28.3%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 2.1%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 36.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	2.1%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	36.8%
Median income	$137,250

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 50.6%

$1M+ 33.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$854,100
Median rent / month	$1,538
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Fuel oil	64.0%
Wood	0.8%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,251	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	229	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	456	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	317	14.1%
Households with children under 18	492	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	898	39.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	16.6%
Married	58.7%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	9.2%
Divorced	15.2%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 15.7%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 37.3%

Graduate / professional 20.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	57.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	131	13.8%
Kindergarten	68	7.2%
Elementary school	420	44.3%
High school	221	23.3%
College / grad school	109	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 18.1%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Finance & real estate 14.3%

Retail trade 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Construction 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Other services 2.4%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.1%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 13.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	14.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	79.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	201	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	13.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,013	97.0%
Spanish	11	0.2%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,939	95.5%
Born in same state	4,892	94.6%
Born in different state	1,834	35.5%
Foreign born	47	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	231	4.5%
Not a US citizen	168	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,432	27.7%
French	981	19%
German	290	5.6%
Polish	112	2.2%
Norwegian	105	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	53	1%
English	46	0.9%
Dutch	42	0.8%
Arab	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03870

What city is ZIP code 03870 in?

ZIP code 03870 is primarily assigned to Rye, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03870 in?

ZIP code 03870 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03870 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 03870 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03870?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 03870 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 03870 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03870 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 03870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 03870 in?

ZIP code 03870 observes the EST timezone.