Glen, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03838
Carroll County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,031
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,385
- Median income Near-median income area
- $407,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glen pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03838 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03838 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen, Carroll County, New Hampshire, home to just 1,031 residents across 59.6 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03838 reports a modest median household income of $68,385 (33% below the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,600. Unemployment is 15.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $407,000 (1% above the average New Hampshire ZIP) and median rent is $1,703; 60.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 03838 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 03838
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03838.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 03838, Glen, 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
1,031
Population
59.6
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03838?
57.7
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$68,385
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$46,600
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03838 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Glen, 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)
$68,385 11th percentile higher than 11% of 236 New Hampshire ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Hampshire ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,604housing units
1,604
Total Housing Units
501
Occupied Units
1,103
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$407,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,703
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 03838, employing approximately 228 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,944,000.
41
Businesses
228
Employees
$11.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.3% |
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 03838 vs 03812 →
ZIP 03838 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03860
North Conway (03860)
4,056 residents
- 03818
Conway (03818)
3,807 residents
- 03838 1,031
Glen (03838)
1,031 residents
- 03845 991
Intervale (03845)
991 residents
- 03812 824
Bartlett (03812)
824 residents
- 03846 799
Jackson (03846)
799 residents
- 03847 294
Kearsarge (03847)
294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03838 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03838 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03846
Jackson (03846)
$117,986 median income
- 03818
Conway (03818)
$77,134 median income
- 03860
North Conway (03860)
$71,759 median income
- 03838
Glen (03838)
$68,385 median income
- 03845
Intervale (03845)
$57,320 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03838 ranks #4 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 03838, 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 (1,031 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 03838 in?
ZIP code 03838 (Glen) 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 03838?
ZIP code 03838 in Glen, NH has a population of 1,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03838?
The median household income in ZIP 03838 is $68,385, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03838?
The median home value in ZIP 03838 is $407,000, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03838 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03838?
ZIP code 03838 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03838 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03838?
In ZIP code 03838, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 03838?
In ZIP code 03838, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03838 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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