PlainZIP

South Tamworth, NH · standard

ZIP Code 03883

Carroll County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

178
5/sq mi
$67,679
Median income
$363,000
Median home value
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Tamworth pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03883 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03883 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Tamworth, Carroll County, New Hampshire, home to just 178 residents across 33.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03883 reports a modest median household income of $67,679 (34% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $31,800. Local economic indicators show a 2.1% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $363,000 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 87.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03883, plus 6 more within Carroll County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 03883, South Tamworth, 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

178

Population

33.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 03883?

43.2

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$67,679

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$31,800

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 03883 ranks nationally

South Tamworth, NH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,679 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.1%

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

What does housing look like?

111

Total Housing Units

99

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$363,000

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 03883, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,010,000.

5

Businesses

43

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 03883 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 03883 ranks #0 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 03883 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 03883 ranks #9 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
03886 Tamworth, NH 2,112 3.9 mi
03890 West Ossipee, NH 327 5.5 mi
03850 Melvin Village, NH 372 7.9 mi
03254 Moultonborough, NH 4,049 6.7 mi
03259 North Sandwich, NH 368 6.3 mi
03817 Chocorua, NH 574 6.7 mi
03814 Center Ossipee, NH 2,329 6.7 mi
03816 Center Tuftonboro, NH 1,368 8.9 mi
03875 Silver Lake, NH 833 8.6 mi
03215 Waterville Valley, NH 247 11.9 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
03872 standard
Sanbornville, NH
Pop: 3,809
03818 standard
Conway, NH
Pop: 3,807
03813 standard
Center Conway, NH
Pop: 3,250

Related Areas

Carroll County South Tamworth, NH New Hampshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03883 in? ▼
ZIP code 03883 (South Tamworth) 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 03883? ▼
ZIP code 03883 in South Tamworth, NH has a population of 178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03883? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03883 is $67,679, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03883? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03883 is $363,000, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03883? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03883 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03883? ▼
ZIP code 03883 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03883? ▼
In ZIP code 03883, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.1% 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 03883? ▼
In ZIP code 03883, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03883? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03883 is 2.1% 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.