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Portsmouth, New Hampshire · ZIP 03801

Portsmouth — ZIP 03801

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Portsmouth (03801) scores 46/100 — Below Average for New Hampshire. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $822K.

46OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency66%
Avg reading proficiency75%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$822K
Median rent$2,921/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$822K

Median Rent

$2,921/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,511

Violent Crime

313

Property Crime

2,198

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Rockingham County, New Hampshire (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
New Franklin SchoolKG–05247
77%
82%
Little Harbour SchoolKG–05325
72%
72%
Newington Public SchoolKG–0643
70%
70%
Mary C. Dondero Elementary SchoolKG–05328
62%
72%
Portsmouth High School09–131,017
61%
79%
Portsmouth Middle School06–08486
57%
74%
PEEP School - Pre School ProgramPK–PK24Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,231

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

43.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 03801 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 03801 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 03801 is approximately $822K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 03801 in Portsmouth has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.