ZIP Code 03816

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Center Tuftonboro · Carroll County · New Hampshire

Population
1,368

18/sq mi

Median income
$88,971

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$426,700

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.8%

Median age 38.8

Land area
74.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 03816 in Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire has a population of 1,368. The median household income is $88,971, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $426,700, 53% above the US average. 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03816 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.3 square miles in Center Tuftonboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 1,368 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03816 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03816 sits at $88,971 (13% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $38,069. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $426,700 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $946 per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03816 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 03816 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 03816

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03816.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03816, Center Tuftonboro, NH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,368

Population

74.3

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03816?

38.8

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$88,971

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$38,069

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

838

Total Housing Units

584

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

$426,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$946

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 03816, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,902,000.

25

Businesses

78

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 32.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 24.0%
Wholesale trade 3 12.0%

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 03816 vs 03850 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03850 Melvin Village, NH 372 2.4 mi
03853 Mirror Lake, NH 602 3.3 mi
03864 Ossipee, NH 1,696 7.3 mi
03814 Center Ossipee, NH 2,329 6.8 mi
03894 Wolfeboro, NH 6,314 6.5 mi
03254 Moultonborough, NH 4,049 6.7 mi
03883 South Tamworth, NH 178 8.9 mi
03890 West Ossipee, NH 327 9.0 mi
03249 Gilford, NH 7,113 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03816 in?
ZIP code 03816 (Center Tuftonboro) is located in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-nh.
What is the population of ZIP code 03816?
ZIP code 03816 in Center Tuftonboro, NH has a population of 1,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03816?
The median household income in ZIP 03816 is $88,971, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03816?
The median home value in ZIP 03816 is $426,700, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03816?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03816 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03816?
ZIP code 03816 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03816?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03816 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03816?
In ZIP code 03816, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03816?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03816 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03816?
In ZIP code 03816, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03816?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03816 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Center Tuftonboro, NH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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