ZIP code
03884
in Strafford, New HampshirePopulation 4,306
57.24/ 100
Ranked #7,034 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 22%)
Ranked #159 of 243 New Hampshire ZIPs (bottom 35%)
Ranked #224 of 281 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ZIPs (bottom 20%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Tree cover
72.8%
in the top 7.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST61stUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
29.5%
in the bottom 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Median household income
$122,105
in the top 9.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST80thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
6.1%
in the bottom 5.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Radon
2.7 pCi/L
in the top 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS85thDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Strafford, New Hampshire (ZIP 03884) sits in the top 22% healthiest ZIPs nationally (7,034th) and the bottom 35% of New Hampshire (159th).
What works most in this area's favor shows up clearly across the measures: modeled tree cover stands in the top 7.8% nationally, modeled short sleep is in the bottom 7.5% nationally, and household income rests in the top 9.0% nationally. Modeled extreme heat sits at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled tooth loss registers in the bottom 5.0% nationally, and homeownership lands in the top 10.8% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise resides at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled transportation noise lies in the bottom 16% nationally. Working the other way, modeled radon settles in the top 15% nationally, and arsenic stands in the top 16% nationally.
In plain language, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Extreme heat is a modeled count of days a year reaching a dangerously high temperature, a leading weather hazard. ZIP 03225, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 62%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 63%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 80%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 91%
11%
Disability
healthier than 78%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 67%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 50%
14%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 37%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 24%
5%
Lifting this score
Risk Behavior
healthier than 71%
11%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 42%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 50%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 42%
13%
Disability
healthier than 50%
7%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 33%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 30%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 29%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 78%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 65%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 66%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 10%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 27%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 26%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 21%
8%
Disability
healthier than 21%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 3%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
03225
New Hampshireshares a border
Score 57.76
Closest healthier
03261
New Hampshireshares a border
Score 61.11
Similar health profile
04011
Maine98% similar profile
Score 58.91
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 31.0% | 27.9–34.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 35.5% | 32.1–39.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.3% | 9.2–11.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.1% | 9.8–12.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.3% | 5.4–7.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.2% | 5.7–9.1 |
| Depression among adults | 25.9% | 22.6–29.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.2% | 8.7–12.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.9% | 35.5–42.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.5% | 29.5–39.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.3% | 2.8–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 6.1% | 4.9–7.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.2% | 4.3–8.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.0% | 72.8–79.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.3% | 76.1–82.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 89.2% | 87.0–91.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.7% | 63.7–71.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 71.3% | 68.5–74.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.4% | 72.8–83.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.2% | 12.8–18.0 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.7% | 8.7–15.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 19.8% | 16.0–24.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 29.5% | 25.6–33.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.5% | 12.4–19.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.3% | 14.1–18.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.4% | 10.5–14.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.9% | 9.7–14.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 26.5% | 22.4–31.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.5% | 6.5–8.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.8% | 5.5–8.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.9% | 9.7–14.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 2.7–4.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.3–4.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.6% | 18.3–25.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 7.2–12.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 5.1–9.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.3% | 6.4–10.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.7% | 4.5–7.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.9% | 28.0–35.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.7% | 4.5–7.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 6.7% (2.0–13.3%) n=243 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.1% (2.2–14.5%) n=242 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 7.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 4.5% (1.3–9.8%) n=243 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 40.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 38.8% (21.4–60.3%) n=243 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.8% (0.0–6.0%) n=243 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.5% (0.0–8.4%) n=243 |
| Broadband subscription | 95.1% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 92.9% (85.7–99.0%) n=243 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 19.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.1% (17.2–36.4%) n=243 |
| Homeownership rate | 93.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 86.0% (62.6–96.9%) n=243 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–3.1%) n=243 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.1% (0.5–7.1%) n=243 |
| Single-parent households | 63.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 60.9% (46.9–76.5%) n=243 |
| Population 65+ | 19.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 22.1% (15.1–37.1%) n=243 |
| Median age | 46.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 47.1 yr (38.4–58.4) n=243 |
| Median household income | $122,105 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $98,684 ($67,733–$147,723) n=235 |
| Median home value | $427,900 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $371,500 ($252,560–$570,440) n=237 |
| Median gross rent | $1,635 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,360 ($1,037–$1,893) n=197 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.2 yr ± 1.75 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 81.2 yr (78.0–85.7) n=242 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.75 years of 81.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured