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ZIP 03801

Pop. 23,484·Rockingham County·1st most expensive ZIP in New Hampshire
Median rent (all units)
$2,921/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.0%
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
+$956
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ZIP 03801 · $2,921
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,520
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,380
Research median
$2,520/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,052/yr
At $2,921/mo median
Location
StateNH
CountyRockingham County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.0% YoY, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 03801 (Portsmouth, NH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 63.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,484
Median income
$106,756
Median age
43.3
Renters
47%
Age distribution
14%
24%
25.3%
14.4%
22.2%
Under 1814%
18–3424%
35–5425.3%
55–6414.4%
65+22.2%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
86.7%
White86.7%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian4%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
16%
17.6%
63.9%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma16%
Some college17.6%
Bachelor's+63.9%
Housing tenure
53%
47%
Owner53%
Renter47%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 03801 in Portsmouth, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,576 → $106,756
up 15.3%
Population
22,904 → 23,484
up 2.5%
Renter share
47.1% → 47%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
62.7% → 63.9%
+1.2 pts

Median household income climbed from $92,576 to $106,756 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 03801 in Portsmouth, NH adding about 580 residents over the five-year window, up 2.5% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 03801 covers Portsmouth, NH. The median rent here is $2,921/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,520/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($106,756/yr), ZIP 03801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 03801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 03801 (Portsmouth, NH) is $2,921. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 03801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 03801's median rent of $2,921/mo is $956 (49%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 03801 compare to other ZIPs in New Hampshire?

ZIP 03801 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Hampshire, ranking #1 out of 25 ZIPs tracked at $2,921/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 03801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,921/mo in ZIP 03801. The local median household income is $106,756/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 03801?

Rent in ZIP 03801 has increased 12.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 03801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 03801 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,921/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($106,756/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 03801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 03801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47% of ZIP 03801 households are renters, while 53% are owner-occupied. ZIP 03801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 03801 compare to the rest of Portsmouth?

ZIP 03801 is pricier than Portsmouth as a whole. At $2,921/mo, it's $1 above the Portsmouth citywide median of $2,920/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 03801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 03801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,921/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 03801's median household income ($106,756/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 03801 33%Benchmark 30%
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