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ZIP 03842

Part of Hampton, NH
Pop. 16,324·Rockingham County·5th most expensive ZIP in New Hampshire
Median rent (all units)
$2,556/mo
Year-over-Year
+32.6%
Month-over-Month
+6.5%
vs US Median
+$591
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 03842 · $2,556
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,390
3 BR
$2,930
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$2,390/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
$30,672/yr
At $2,556/mo median
Location
StateNH
CountyRockingham County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 32.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+32.6% YoY, +6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 03842 (Hampton, NH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 43% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,324
Median income
$95,422
Median age
55.9
Renters
26%
Age distribution
14.7%
22.2%
20.3%
31.1%
Under 1811.7%
18–3414.7%
35–5422.2%
55–6420.3%
65+31.1%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
95%
White95%
Black0.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.9%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
24.2%
28%
43%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+43%
Housing tenure
74%
26%
Owner74%
Renter26%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 03842 in Hampton, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,554 → $95,422
up 9.0%
Population
15,979 → 16,324
up 2.2%
Renter share
25.9% → 26%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
45.1% → 43%
-2.1 pts
Median age
51.5 → 55.9
+4.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $95,422 today, compared with $87,554 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 15,979 to 16,324 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 45.1% to 43%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 03842 covers Hampton, NH. The median rent here is $2,556/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($95,422/yr), ZIP 03842 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 32.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 03842?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 03842 (Hampton, NH) is $2,556. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 03842 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 03842's median rent of $2,556/mo is $591 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 03842 compare to other ZIPs in New Hampshire?

ZIP 03842 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Hampshire, ranking #5 out of 25 ZIPs tracked at $2,556/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 03842?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,556/mo in ZIP 03842. The local median household income is $95,422/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 03842?

Rent in ZIP 03842 has increased 32.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 03842 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 03842 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,556/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($95,422/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 03842 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 03842 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26% of ZIP 03842 households are renters, while 74% are owner-occupied. ZIP 03842 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 03842 compare to the rest of Hampton?

ZIP 03842 sits right at the Hampton citywide median of $2,556/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 03842 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 03842 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,556/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 03842's median household income ($95,422/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 03842 32%Benchmark 30%
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