Sanbornville, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03872
Carroll County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,809
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $109,583
- Median income Above-median income area
- $334,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sanbornville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03872 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 03872 (Sanbornville, NH) fell -10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.2 in 2023 to 298.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03872 covers 122.9 square miles in Sanbornville, Carroll County, New Hampshire (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,809 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03872 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,583 (7% above the average New Hampshire ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,556. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 2.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $334,400 (17% below the average New Hampshire ZIP); owner occupancy is 96.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 03872 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 03872
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sanbornville, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03872.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 03872, Sanbornville, 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
3,809
Population
122.9
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03872?
49.5
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$109,583
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$46,556
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
36.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03872 ranks among New Hampshire ZIPs
Sanbornville, 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)
$109,583 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
2,478housing units
2,478
Total Housing Units
1,584
Occupied Units
894
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,400
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
1981
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
-10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03872 have decreased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 214 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 244 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 281 |
| 2023 | +18.8% | 333 |
| 2024 | -10.3% | 299 |
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 79 business establishments in ZIP 03872, employing approximately 423 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,408,000.
79
Businesses
423
Employees
$16.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 17.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Information | 3 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.8% |
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 03872 vs 03887 →
ZIP 03872 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03894
Wolfeboro (03894)
6,314 residents
- 03851
Milton (03851)
4,040 residents
- 03872
Sanbornville (03872)
3,809 residents
- 03855
New Durham (03855)
2,638 residents
- 04001 2,429
Acton (04001)
2,429 residents
- 03887 2,154
Union (03887)
2,154 residents
- 03864 1,696
Ossipee (03864)
1,696 residents
- 03830 1,610
East Wakefield (03830)
1,610 residents
- 04095 1,274
West Newfield (04095)
1,274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03872 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03872 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
- 03855
New Durham (03855)
$100,194 median income
- 03830
East Wakefield (03830)
$99,960 median income
- 03894
Wolfeboro (03894)
$94,349 median income
- 03851
Milton (03851)
$93,412 median income
- 03887
Union (03887)
$91,875 median income
- 04001
Acton (04001)
$78,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03872 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03887 | Union, NH | 2,154 | 5.9 mi |
| 03830 | East Wakefield, NH | 1,610 | 4.9 mi |
| 03852 | Milton Mills, NH | 558 | 6.0 mi |
| 03851 | Milton, NH | 4,040 | 9.3 mi |
| 04001 | Acton, ME | 2,429 | 6.9 mi |
| 03894 | Wolfeboro, NH | 6,314 | 7.0 mi |
| 03864 | Ossipee, NH | 1,696 | 9.0 mi |
| 04095 | West Newfield, ME | 1,274 | 7.9 mi |
| 03855 | New Durham, NH | 2,638 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03872, 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 (3,809 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 03872 in?
ZIP code 03872 (Sanbornville) 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 03872?
ZIP code 03872 in Sanbornville, NH has a population of 3,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03872?
The median household income in ZIP 03872 is $109,583, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03872?
The median home value in ZIP 03872 is $334,400, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03872?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03872 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03872?
ZIP code 03872 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03872?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03872 are: Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03872?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03872 decreased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 03872?
In ZIP code 03872, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03872?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03872 is 36.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03872?
In ZIP code 03872, approximately 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03872?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03872 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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