ZIP Code 03853

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Mirror Lake · Carroll County · New Hampshire

Population
602

29/sq mi

Median income
$103,900

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$572,300

▲ 106% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
49.1%

Median age 67.5

Land area
20.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 03853 in Mirror Lake, New Hampshire has a population of 602. The median household income is $103,900, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $572,300, 106% above the US average. 49.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 03853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.5 square miles in Mirror Lake, Carroll County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 602 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 03853 against New Hampshire and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03853 sits at $103,900 (2% above the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $60,940. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $572,300 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,363 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 03853 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 03853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03853.

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 03853, Mirror Lake, 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

602

Population

20.5

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03853?

67.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$103,900

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$60,940

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,352

Total Housing Units

326

Occupied Units

1,026

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$572,300

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,363

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 03853, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,567,000.

14

Businesses

52

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 21.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 21.4%

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 03853 vs 03816 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
03816 Center Tuftonboro, NH 1,368 3.3 mi
03850 Melvin Village, NH 372 3.9 mi
03810 Alton Bay, NH 1,538 7.8 mi
03894 Wolfeboro, NH 6,314 5.7 mi
03254 Moultonborough, NH 4,049 7.7 mi
03249 Gilford, NH 7,113 7.7 mi
03814 Center Ossipee, NH 2,329 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03853 in?
ZIP code 03853 (Mirror Lake) 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 03853?
ZIP code 03853 in Mirror Lake, NH has a population of 602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03853?
The median household income in ZIP 03853 is $103,900, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03853?
The median home value in ZIP 03853 is $572,300, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03853 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03853?
ZIP code 03853 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03853?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03853 are: Construction (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03853?
In ZIP code 03853, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% 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 03853?
In ZIP code 03853, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03853 is 6.1% 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 Mirror Lake, 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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