Waterville Valley, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03215
Grafton County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 247
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $105,625
- Median income Above-median income area
- $562,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waterville Valley pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03215 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03215 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waterville Valley, Grafton County, New Hampshire, home to just 247 residents across 123.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03215 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,625 (3% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,044. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $562,500 (39% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,150.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grafton County, so 03215 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 03215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waterville Valley, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03215.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03215, Waterville Valley, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
247
Population
123.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03215?
61.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
6.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$105,625
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$69,044
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03215 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Waterville Valley, NH household income vs. every New Hampshire ZIP code
Median household income among 236 reporting New Hampshire ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$105,625 Top 41% higher than 59% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,084housing units
1,084
Total Housing Units
135
Occupied Units
949
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$562,500
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,150
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 03215, employing approximately 574 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,099,000.
23
Businesses
574
Employees
$13.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 26.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 21.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03215 vs 03259 →
ZIP 03215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03251
Lincoln (03251)
1,662 residents
- 03227
Center Sandwich (03227)
925 residents
- 03259 368
North Sandwich (03259)
368 residents
- 03215 247
Waterville Valley (03215)
247 residents
- 03883 178
South Tamworth (03883)
178 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03215 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03215 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03227
Center Sandwich (03227)
$146,917 median income
- 03215
Waterville Valley (03215)
$105,625 median income
- 03259
North Sandwich (03259)
$84,872 median income
- 03251
Lincoln (03251)
$70,625 median income
- 03883
South Tamworth (03883)
$67,679 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03215 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03215, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03215 in?
ZIP code 03215 (Waterville Valley) is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Grafton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grafton-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03215?
ZIP code 03215 in Waterville Valley, NH has a population of 247 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03215?
The median household income in ZIP 03215 is $105,625, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03215?
The median home value in ZIP 03215 is $562,500, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03215 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03215?
ZIP code 03215 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03215 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5), Educational services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03215?
In ZIP code 03215, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03215?
In ZIP code 03215, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03215 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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