03801 ZIP Code
Portsmouth, New hampshire
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 03801 |
| City/Town: | Portsmouth |
| County: | Rockingham |
| State: | New hampshire |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,102 |
| Median Household Income: | $100,839 |
| Per Capita Income: | $63,879 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,572 |
| Median Home Value: | $605,300 |
| Land Area: | 23.8 sq miles
61.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0748, -70.8054 |
Population Information (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,102 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,288 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,814 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 921 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,235 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 715 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 906 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,441 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,738 | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,027 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,944 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,656 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,767 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,594 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,543 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 615 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $605,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,662 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,572 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,814 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 758 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,781 | 53.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,033 | 46.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,884 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 166 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 319 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,911 | 16.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,173 | 12.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,053 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,125 | 39.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,137 | 23.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (03801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $100,839 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,515 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $136,408 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $63,879 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,699 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,285 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 331 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,368 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,408 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,694 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,172 | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,413 | 88.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 331 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 952 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 456 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 927 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 955 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 545 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 70 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 162 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 313 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (03801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 335 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 277 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 653 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 366 | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 769 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,488 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,467 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,199 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,096 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,164 | 20.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (03801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,341 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 606 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 229 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 591 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 221 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,325 | 17.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (03801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 70 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 430 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,485 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 392 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,587 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 393 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 443 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,556 | 11.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,274 | 17.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,795 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,098 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 477 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 285 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,684 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,695 | 80.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,267 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 994 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (03801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,736 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,244 | 30.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,456 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 181 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 206 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 415 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (03801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,922 | 42.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 880 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 699 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,270 | 11.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,388 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 628 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,525 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 259 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (03801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 781 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 685 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 733 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,406 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 911 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 932 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,327 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 620 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,155 | 35.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (03801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 426 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,941 | 16.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,511 | 39.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,759 | 23.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,501 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 434 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (03801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,504 | 50.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 649 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,715 | 15.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,503 | 23.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 67 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 326 | 3.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (03801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 635 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,188 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,529 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,462 | 13.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (03801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 75 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 89 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 71 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 280 | 4.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,591 | 27.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,038 | 52.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 618 | 10.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (03801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,864 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,129 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,662 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.38 |
Households (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,814 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,394 | 40.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,276 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,393 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,885 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,908 | 17.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,133 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (03801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,952 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,716 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,699 | 47.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 285 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,182 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,126 | 31.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (03801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,948 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 360 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 187 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,591 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 806 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,004 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,568 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,557 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,678 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,532 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 52 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,189 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,291 | 51.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (03801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,707 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,104 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,074 | 50.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,875 | 45.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,224 | 29.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 155 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (03801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,087 | 91.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 348 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,015 | 579.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,015 | 579.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,015 | 579.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 718 | 206.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 241 | 69.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 108 | 31.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (03801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,181 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,266 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,915 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 341 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 997 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 501 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 76 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (03801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,814 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,436 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
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