Portsmouth, NH — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 03801 serves a portion of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. This community is home to approximately 14,366 residents, with a median age of 37.9 years. The median household income of $93,548 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $505,159 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 58% owner-occupied and 42% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Portsmouth is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 67% and an unemployment rate of 6.1%, 03801 reflects the economic character of Rockingham County in New Hampshire.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 14,366 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,126 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $93,548 | ↑ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $505,159 | ↑ 68% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ↑ 56% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.6% | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 67% | ↑ 91% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.9 yrs | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 7,039 | — |