PlainZIP

East Wakefield, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03830

Carroll County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,610
48/sq mi
$99,960
Median income
$353,400
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Wakefield pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03830 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03830 covers 33.3 square miles in East Wakefield, Carroll County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,610 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03830 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,960 (2% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $49,902. Local economic indicators show a 7.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $353,400 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 97.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Carroll County, letting you compare 03830 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 03830

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Wakefield, NH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03830.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03830, East Wakefield, 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

1,610

Population

33.3

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03830?

53.1

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$99,960

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$49,902

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 03830 ranks nationally

East Wakefield, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$99,960 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,488

Total Housing Units

581

Occupied Units

907

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.2%
Renter 2.8%

$353,400

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03830 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 191
2021 +21.5% 232
2022 +22.9% 286
2023 +2.2% 292
2024 +7.9% 315

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 03830, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,646,000.

24

Businesses

88

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 33.3%
Retail trade 4 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 03830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03830 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 03830 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04095 West Newfield, ME 1,274 4.4 mi
03872 Sanbornville, NH 3,809 4.9 mi
03882 Effingham, NH 1,465 8.0 mi
04056 Newfield, ME 257 7.1 mi
03852 Milton Mills, NH 558 9.5 mi
03864 Ossipee, NH 1,696 6.6 mi
04001 Acton, ME 2,429 8.4 mi
04047 Parsonsfield, ME 1,892 8.4 mi
03887 Union, NH 2,154 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

03894 standard
Wolfeboro, NH
Pop: 6,314
03860 standard
North Conway, NH
Pop: 4,056
03254 standard
Moultonborough, NH
Pop: 4,049
03872 standard
Sanbornville, NH
Pop: 3,809
03818 standard
Conway, NH
Pop: 3,807
03813 standard
Center Conway, NH
Pop: 3,250

Related Areas

Carroll County East Wakefield, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03830 in? ▼
ZIP code 03830 (East Wakefield) 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 03830? ▼
ZIP code 03830 in East Wakefield, NH has a population of 1,610 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03830? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03830 is $99,960, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03830? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03830 is $353,400, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03830? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03830 is White at 95.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03830? ▼
ZIP code 03830 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03830? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03830 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03830? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03830 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03830? ▼
In ZIP code 03830, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 03830? ▼
In ZIP code 03830, approximately 97.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03830? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03830 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.