03842 ZIP Code
Hampton, New hampshire
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 03842 |
| City/Town: | Hampton |
| County: | Rockingham |
| State: | New hampshire |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,123 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,745 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,631 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,595 |
| Median Home Value: | $460,200 |
| Land Area: | 12.8 sq miles
33.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9396, -70.8367 |
Population Information (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,123 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,899 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,224 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 53.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 437 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 719 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 695 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 587 | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 737 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,468 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,464 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,285 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,573 | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,735 | 10.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,574 | 16.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,386 | 8.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 463 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $460,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,635 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,595 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,304 | 76.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,291 | 23.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,537 | 75.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,767 | 24.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,948 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 62 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 498 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,148 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,044 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,602 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,460 | 26.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,134 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (03842 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,745 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $129,190 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $114,453 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,631 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,816 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,389 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 315 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,368 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,584 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,061 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 683 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,544 | 96.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 27 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 143 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 23 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 343 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 114 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 246 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 73 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 103 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (03842 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 204 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 122 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 343 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 346 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 476 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,326 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,214 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,193 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 801 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,279 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (03842 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,262 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 489 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 133 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 105 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,339 | 16.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (03842 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 415 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 861 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 199 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,001 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 269 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 704 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 968 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,848 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,125 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 443 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 358 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.7% | 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 (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,769 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,252 | 76.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,775 | 35.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,080 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (03842 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,514 | 75.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,763 | 37.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,435 | 33.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 126 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 154 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 256 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (03842 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,157 | 53.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 819 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 802 | 8.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 603 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 490 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 715 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 865 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 144 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (03842 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 429 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,264 | 13.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 986 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,528 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,469 | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 858 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,305 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 397 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,311 | 13.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (03842 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 405 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 996 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,294 | 34.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,211 | 33.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,258 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 431 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (03842 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,006 | 54.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 429 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,259 | 17.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,472 | 20.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 73 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (03842 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 268 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,347 | 32.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,397 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,292 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (03842 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 84 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 68 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 138 | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 499 | 9.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,437 | 44.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,038 | 36.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 136 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (03842 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,453 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,026 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,635 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,304 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,748 | 51.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,120 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,143 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,851 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,515 | 20.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,999 | 41.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (03842 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,940 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,056 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,797 | 54.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 188 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 838 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,468 | 21.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (03842 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,374 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 119 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 121 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,151 | 48.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 616 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 367 | 15.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,708 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,547 | 11.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,849 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,030 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 245 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 820 | 40.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 965 | 47.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (03842 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,609 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,456 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 690 | 47.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 707 | 48.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 446 | 30.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (03842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,647 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 130 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 476 | 366.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 476 | 366.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 476 | 366.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 216 | 166.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 56 | 43.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 31.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (03842 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,686 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,158 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 528 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 141 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 250 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 93 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (03842 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,304 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,088 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Hampton, NH03842