ZIP Code 03849

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Madison · Carroll County · New Hampshire

Population
1,585

25/sq mi

Median income
$96,439

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$390,100

▲ 40% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.3%

Median age 43.6

Land area
64.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 03849 in Madison, New Hampshire has a population of 1,585. The median household income is $96,439, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $390,100, 40% above the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03849 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.7 square miles in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 1,585 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 03849 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03849 sits at $96,439 (6% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $36,597. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $390,100 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,474 per month, and 91.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03849 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 03849 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 03849

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03849.

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 03849, Madison, 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

1,585

Population

64.7

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03849?

43.6

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$96,439

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$36,597

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,152

Total Housing Units

508

Occupied Units

644

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$390,100

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,474

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

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

-3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

381

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+281%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03849 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 234
2021 +23.8% 289
2022 +26.4% 366
2023 +7.5% 393
2024 -3.1% 381

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 42 business establishments in ZIP 03849, employing approximately 277 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,926,000.

42

Businesses

277

Employees

$12.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 28.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 14.3%
Manufacturing 4 9.5%
Retail trade 3 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.1%

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 03849 vs 03875 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03875 Silver Lake, NH 833 2.6 mi
03832 Eaton Center, NH 395 4.3 mi
03817 Chocorua, NH 574 5.0 mi
03836 Freedom, NH 1,489 6.0 mi
03890 West Ossipee, NH 327 7.1 mi
03860 North Conway, NH 4,056 9.8 mi
03814 Center Ossipee, NH 2,329 9.4 mi
03818 Conway, NH 3,807 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03849 in?
ZIP code 03849 (Madison) 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 03849?
ZIP code 03849 in Madison, NH has a population of 1,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03849?
The median household income in ZIP 03849 is $96,439, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03849?
The median home value in ZIP 03849 is $390,100, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03849 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03849?
ZIP code 03849 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03849 are: Construction (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Manufacturing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03849?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03849 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 281%. 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 03849?
In ZIP code 03849, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 03849?
In ZIP code 03849, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03849 is 3.6% 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 Madison, 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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