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U.S. ZIP Code · NH03824

Strafford County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$694,229[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+144.4%
vs metro
-4.4%
vs state
+45.5%
ZIP 03824 location in NH
Location of ZIP 03824 in NH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 03824 is worth $694,229 — 4.4% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,750 a month — a 4.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,750[2]
Gross yield
4.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$12,904[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Strafford County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
15,080[3]
Median household income
$124,056[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Strafford County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+351[5]
Moved in
4,306
Moved out
3,955

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
1
  • Oyster River High School

    High · Grades 9–13 · Oyster River Coop School District

    838 students

  • Oyster River Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Oyster River Coop School District

    618 students

  • Oyster River Preschool Education Program

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Oyster River Coop School District

    26 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$33,000

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,510
Loan principal$555,383
Down payment$138,846
Total interest paid$708,361

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.88
Monthly cost to own$5,165
Monthly rent$2,750

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
57th percentile[2]
Property tax
99th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 03824?
The typical home in 03824 is worth $694,229, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 03824?
Home values in 03824 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 03824?
A typical home in 03824 rents for about $2,750 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 03824?
The effective property tax rate in 03824 is 1.9% — roughly $12,904 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 03824?
ZIP code 03824 has a population of 15,080 and a median household income of $124,056.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Kingston CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $694,852
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $693,586
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $695,650
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Saugus CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $692,333
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $691,383
    Gross yield
  • Winthrop Town, MA

    Typical home
    $690,773
    Gross yield
    4.4%

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