ZIP Code · NH

ZIP 03867

Part of Rochester, NH

Pop. 22,732·Strafford County·23rd most expensive ZIP in New Hampshire

Median rent (all units)

$1,810/mo

Year-over-Year

-14.0%

Month-over-Month

-1.4%

vs US Median

-$122

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 03867 · $1,810

More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,340

1 BR

$1,410

2 BR

$1,840

3 BR

$2,260

4 BR+

$2,480

Research median

$1,840/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New Hampshire

Rent in ZIP 03867 changed -14.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 20 New Hampshire ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,674) is $1,967 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,840); a 3-bedroom is $2,260.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 03835, 7 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,350/mo), about $5,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 03867. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,720/yr

At $1,810/mo median

Location

CityRochester

StateNH

CountyStrafford County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 14.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-14.0% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 03867 (Rochester, NH) is majority owner-occupied, 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,732

Median income

$78,674

Median age

Renters

37.4%

Age distribution

16.9%

22.4%

26.1%

14.9%

19.7%

Under 1816.9%

18–3422.4%

35–5426.1%

55–6414.9%

65+19.7%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

92.5%

White92.5%

Black0.9%

Hispanic2.2%

Asian1.3%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

34.2%

34%

25%

No HS diploma6.8%

HS diploma34.2%

Some college34%

Bachelor's+25%

Housing tenure

62.6%

37.4%

Owner62.6%

Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 03867 in Rochester, NH has changed in 5 years

Income

$70,861 → $78,674

up 11.0%

Population

22,240 → 22,732

up 2.2%

Renter share

37.8% → 37.4%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

23.7% → 25%

+1.3 pts

Median age

42.7 → 44

+1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,674 today, compared with $70,861 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 22,240 residents to roughly 22,732.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 03867 covers Rochester, NH. The median rent here is $1,810/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($78,674/yr), ZIP 03867 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 03867?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,810/mo in ZIP 03867. The local median household income is $78,674/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 03867?

Rent in ZIP 03867 has fallen 14.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 03867 compare to other ZIPs in New Hampshire?

ZIP 03867 is one of the more affordable among New Hampshire ZIP codes for rent, ranking #23 of 24 at $1,810/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 03867 changed -14.0%, against a typical +3.4% across the 20 New Hampshire ZIP codes Zillow tracks.