NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 03857

NH · Population: 9,400

A
82/100
99
A+
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
Zip 03857, NH — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 03857

Zip code 03857 is located in New Hampshire and is home to approximately 9,400 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $98,002 and home values around $369,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 49.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$98,002
Home Value
$369,900
Rent
$1,573/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
49.6%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
54.3%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).