03884 ZIP Code — Strafford, NH

Strafford County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03884 is located in Strafford, New Hampshire, within Strafford County. It covers approximately 49.03 square miles and serves a population of 4,261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03884

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $363,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $133,889. 32% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03884 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,261

population

49.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03884 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03884

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03884. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Strafford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03261 Northwood (5.2 mi) 03218 Barnstead (5.6 mi) 03835 Farmington (6.6 mi) 03825 Barrington (6.9 mi) 03225 Center Barnstead (7 mi) 03867 Rochester (7.8 mi) 03839 Rochester (8.3 mi) 03263 Pittsfield (8.3 mi) 03291 West Nottingham (9.7 mi) 03037 Deerfield (10.6 mi) 03290 Nottingham (10.7 mi) 03234 Epsom (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,261
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	49.03 sq mi
Water area	2.19 sq mi
Latitude	43.2814
Longitude	-71.1452
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	13.6%	32.7%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	33.3%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	43.1%	26.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.9%	7.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,261

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$133,889

Median household income

$45,895

Per capita income

$363,700

Median home value

$1,713

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

1,774

Housing units

40.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

121

5–9

136

10–14

104

103

15–19

115

20–24

193

25–34

216

154

35–44

173

361

45–54

403

126

55–59

141

269

60–64

301

293

65–74

328

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	774	18.2%
18 and over	3,487	81.8%
65 and over	898	21.1%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Asian 5%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,852	88.2%
Asian	218	5%
Two or more races	158	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	106	2.4%
Black or African American	33	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.6%	32.7%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	33.3%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	43.1%	26.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.9%	7.4%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 0.3%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k+ 17.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	0.3%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	20.9%
$200k+	17.6%
Median income	$133,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 45.8%

$500k–$1M 20.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$363,700
Median rent / month	$1,713
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	49.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	1.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Fuel oil	54.0%
Wood	15.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,136	78.9%
Cohabiting couple	83	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	74	5.1%
Female householder, no spouse	147	10.2%
Households with children under 18	353	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	468	32.5%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	16.0%
Married	70.0%	73.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	5.3%
Divorced	3.7%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 17.5%

Bachelor's degree 29.3%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	40.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	3.9%
Kindergarten	62	6.9%
Elementary school	378	42.1%
High school	184	20.5%
College / grad school	238	26.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Professional & management 9.4%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Retail trade 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.8%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 3.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,082	95.8%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,215	98.9%
Born in same state	4,154	97.5%
Born in different state	1,997	46.9%
Foreign born	61	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	46	1.1%
Not a US citizen	27	58.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,094	25.7%
French	881	20.7%
German	350	8.2%
Arab	126	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	86	2%
English	52	1.2%
Irish	27	0.6%
Norwegian	24	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03884

What city is ZIP code 03884 in?

ZIP code 03884 is primarily assigned to Strafford, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03884 in?

ZIP code 03884 falls within Strafford County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03884 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 03884 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03884?

The median household income in ZIP code 03884 is $133,889, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03884?

The median home value in ZIP code 03884 is $363,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 03884?

ZIP code 03884 has an estimated population of 4,261 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03884 in?

ZIP code 03884 observes the EST timezone.