Rye, New Hampshire

Rye: town in New Hampshire

About

Rye is a town located in the county of Rockingham in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,298 and a population density of 56 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,478 inhabitants.

The town was created 403 years ago in 1622.

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Location of Rye on New Hampshire map.

Quick Facts about Rye

Population 5,478 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New Hampshire (United States)
County Rockingham County
Postal code 03870
Phone Area Codes 603
Area 95.1 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.0134,-70.7709
Altitude 75 feet / 23 meters
Establishment January 01, 1623 (403 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:43:22 (22nd April 2026)
Density 58 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.29% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Rye is located at 43°0'48"N 70°46'15"W (43.0134200, -70.7708900).

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Official website of Rye

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Demographics

The population of Rye increased by 3.29% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,298 - census
2011 5,323 0.47% estimation process
2012 5,350 0.5% estimation process
2013 5,349 -0.02% estimation process
2014 5,402 0.98% estimation process
2015 5,413 0.2% estimation process
2016 5,449 0.66% estimation process
2017 5,473 0.44% estimation process
2018 5,479 0.11% estimation process
2019 5,470 -0.16% estimation process
2020 5,478 0.15% estimation process
Rye zip code is 03870. County name: Rockingham, County fips: 33015
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People born in Rye (3)

People born in Rye, including firearms inventor Daniel Leavitt, businessman Herbert Philbrick, baseball player Walt Woods, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Rye, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
183150 Great Bay Community College Portsmouth (NH) 03801-2879

Nearby Transit Stations (26)

Rail and bus stations connected to Rye, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
PTS Portsmouth, New Hampshire 185 Grafton Drive BUS
EXR Exeter station 60 Lincoln Street RAIL
DHM Durham–UNH station 3 Depot Road RAIL
DOV Dover Transportation Center 33 Chestnut St. RAIL
NBT Newburyport, Massachusetts 90 Storey Avenue BUS

Closest post offices linked to Rye.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ry Post Office Rye (NH) 03870

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Rye, New York A town in Westchester County, New York. with a population of 46,100 people.
  • Rye, Pennsylvania township in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,374 people.
  • Rye, Colorado Statutory Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States with a population of 253 people.

Other cities in Rockingham County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockingham County , NH. (more)

City Name Population Title
Derry Village 34,539 City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Derry 33,442 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Salem 30,641 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Londonderry 26,646 Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Portsmouth 21,557 City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
Hampton 15,950 Town in New Hampshire
Exeter 15,296 Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
Windham 14,865 City in New Hampshire
Raymond 10,573 Town in New Hampshire
Seabrook 8,844 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Hampstead 8,612 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Plaistow 7,735 Town in New Hampshire
Stratham 7,579 Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Atkinson 7,163 Town in New Hampshire, USA
Epping 7,070 Town in the U.
Stratham Station 6,949 City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Rye distances to largest New Hampshire cities