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 Moderate-density area
- $99,960
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03830 (East Wakefield, NH) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.9 in 2023 to 315.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,902. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $353,400 (13% below the average New Hampshire ZIP); 97.2% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 03830 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 03830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Wakefield, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03830.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 03830?
53.1
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$99,960
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$49,902
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03830 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
East Wakefield, 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)
$99,960 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,488housing units
1,488
Total Housing Units
581
Occupied Units
907
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03830 vs 04095 →
ZIP 03830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03872
Sanbornville (03872)
3,809 residents
- 04001
Acton (04001)
2,429 residents
- 03887
Union (03887)
2,154 residents
- 04047
Parsonsfield (04047)
1,892 residents
- 03864
Ossipee (03864)
1,696 residents
- 03830
East Wakefield (03830)
1,610 residents
- 03882 1,465
Effingham (03882)
1,465 residents
- 04095 1,274
West Newfield (04095)
1,274 residents
- 03852 558
Milton Mills (03852)
558 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03830 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03852
Milton Mills (03852)
$154,583 median income
- 03872
Sanbornville (03872)
$109,583 median income
- 03864
Ossipee (03864)
$104,485 median income
- 03830
East Wakefield (03830)
$99,960 median income
- 03887
Union (03887)
$91,875 median income
- 04001
Acton (04001)
$78,750 median income
- 03882
Effingham (03882)
$76,607 median income
- 04047
Parsonsfield (04047)
$72,045 median income
- 04095 $57,206
West Newfield (04095)
$57,206 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03830, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,610 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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