Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 22 min5:03 am – 8:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 0 min7:11 am – 4:11 pm
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People23,484 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.311,262 householdsMedian household income $106,756Median home value $699,900Median rent $1,872 a month53% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $7,831 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.4% unemployment rate66% of adults are in the labour force, 13,015 employedMain industries: education and health care 19%, professional and business services 19%, retail 11%Average commute 22 minutes69% drive alone, 3% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle, 21% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages64% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 24% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 90%, other Indo-European languages 3%, Spanish 2%, Chinese 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateRockingham County, NH, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCoastal flooding Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality85% of days had good air in 2025309 of 365 days measured54 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 38, worst day 150main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Rockingham County monitors, NH
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription87% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone3% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPortsmouth Water Worksserves 33,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
