PlainZIP

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
$109,583
Median income
$334,400
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $46,556. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $334,400 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 96.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Carroll County, letting you compare 03872 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 03872?

49.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$46,556

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

36.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03872 ranks nationally

Sanbornville, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$109,583 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,478

Total Housing Units

1,584

Occupied Units

894

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.8%
Renter 3.2%

$334,400

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

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

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ZIP 03872 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03872 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03872 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

03894 standard
Wolfeboro, NH
Pop: 6,314
03860 standard
North Conway, NH
Pop: 4,056
03254 standard
Moultonborough, NH
Pop: 4,049
03818 standard
Conway, NH
Pop: 3,807
03813 standard
Center Conway, NH
Pop: 3,250
03814 standard
Center Ossipee, NH
Pop: 2,329

Related Areas

Carroll County Sanbornville, NH New Hampshire

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.