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ZIP Code 03855
Alton, NH, Strafford County
Population
2,748
Land area
41.2sq mi
People per sq mi
67
City
Alton
ZIP 03855 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 03855 at a glance
- ZIP 03855 (Alton) is 57% less dense than New Hampshire as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,194, close to the New Hampshire median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,400 (16% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,417 a month.
Local data for ZIP 03855
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 03855, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,194
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$339,400
Prices +2.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,417/mo
Homeownership
94.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
34.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
28
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
146
$8.5M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.2M
43 loans
Campaign donations
$9,412
23% D, 18% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 03855, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
198
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 03855, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 03855?
- ZIP code 03855 is in Alton, NH (Strafford County).
- What county is ZIP code 03855 in?
- ZIP code 03855 is mostly in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
- How many people live in ZIP code 03855?
- About 2,748 people live in the 03855 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.