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ZIP 03878

Pop. 12,205·Strafford County·22nd most expensive ZIP in New Hampshire
Median rent (all units)
$1,926/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.3%
vs US Median
-$39
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ZIP 03878 · $1,926
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,460
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$2,000/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
$23,112/yr
At $1,926/mo median
Location
StateNH
CountyStrafford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 03878 (Somersworth, NH) is majority owner-occupied, 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,205
Median income
$75,136
Median age
38.5
Renters
42%
Age distribution
19.8%
25.8%
26.6%
13.7%
14.1%
Under 1819.8%
18–3425.8%
35–5426.6%
55–6413.7%
65+14.1%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.2%
White84.2%
Black2.2%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian2.5%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
23.5%
38.8%
31.3%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college38.8%
Bachelor's+31.3%
Housing tenure
58%
42%
Owner58%
Renter42%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 03878 in Somersworth, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,909 → $75,136
up 9.0%
Population
12,061 → 12,205
up 1.2%
Renter share
40.3% → 42%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
25.2% → 31.3%
+6.1 pts
Median age
39.9 → 38.5
-1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 03878 in Somersworth, NH now reports about $75,136, up from $68,909 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 03878 in Somersworth, NH adding about 144 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 40.3% to 42%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.2% to 31.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 03878 covers Somersworth, NH. The median rent here is $1,926/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($75,136/yr), ZIP 03878 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 03878?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 03878 (Somersworth, NH) is $1,926. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 03878 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 03878's median rent of $1,926/mo is $39 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 03878 compare to other ZIPs in New Hampshire?

ZIP 03878 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Hampshire, ranking #22 out of 25 ZIPs at $1,926/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 03878?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,926/mo in ZIP 03878. The local median household income is $75,136/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 03878?

Rent in ZIP 03878 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 03878 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 03878 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,926/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($75,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 03878 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 03878 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42% of ZIP 03878 households are renters, while 58% are owner-occupied. ZIP 03878 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 03878 compare to the rest of Somersworth?

ZIP 03878 sits right at the Somersworth citywide median of $1,926/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 03878 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 03878 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,926/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 03878's median household income ($75,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 03878 31%Benchmark 30%
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