ZIP code 03842
Where is ZIP code 03842?
Hampton, New Hampshire
Rockingham County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 03842 belongs to Hampton, New Hampshire in Rockingham County. 03842 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 603. About 16,324 people live in the 03842 area, where the median household income is $95,422. The closest ZIP codes are 03862 (North Hampton, 2.9 mi north), 03844 (Hampton Falls, 3.3 mi west) and 03874 (Seabrook, 4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 03842 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hampton |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 603 |
| Coordinates | 42.9359, -70.8243 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 038 |
Population and income in 03842
| Population | 16,324 · higher than 92% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,277 · higher than 96% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.9 years · higher than 84% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $95,422 · lower than 52% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $60,313 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 43% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $548,500 · higher than 86% of New Hampshire ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,641 a month |
| Housing units | 10,199 |
| Households | 7,817 (2.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 12.78 sq mi (plus 0.99 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03842. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 03842
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03862 | North Hampton, NH | 2.9 mi N | Standard |
| 03844 | Hampton Falls, NH | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 03874 | Seabrook, NH | 4 mi SW | Standard |
| 03871 | Rye Beach, NH | 4.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 03870 | Rye, NH | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 01952 | Salisbury, MA | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 03885 | Stratham, NH | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 03840 | Greenland, NH | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 03833 | Exeter, NH | 7 mi NW | Standard |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 7.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 8.5 mi W | Standard |
| 01950 | Newburyport, MA | 9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 03842 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 03842
123 MAIN ST
HAMPTON NH 03842
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Hampton Beach: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (03842-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Hampton, NH
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 03842?
- 03842 is a Hampton, New Hampshire ZIP code.
- What county is 03842 in?
- ZIP code 03842 is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- What time zone is ZIP code 03842 in?
- 03842 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 03842?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 03842 use area code 603.
- What is the population of ZIP code 03842?
- About 16,324 people live in ZIP code 03842, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 03842?
- The median household income in 03842 is $95,422 a year, lower than 52% of New Hampshire ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 03842?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 03842 are 03862 (North Hampton, 2.9 miles), 03844 (Hampton Falls, 3.3 miles), 03874 (Seabrook, 4 miles) and 03871 (Rye Beach, 4.1 miles).