West Ossipee, NH · standard
ZIP Code 03890
Carroll County, New Hampshire - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 327
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Ossipee has 327 residents, placing it in the 13th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 28 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 03890 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 03890 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire, home to just 327 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 03890, but per-capita income is $24,130. The poverty rate is 29.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 03890 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 03890
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Ossipee, NH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03890.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 03890, West Ossipee, 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
327
Population
11.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03890?
22.3
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$24,130
Per Capita Income
29.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
29housing units
29
Total Housing Units
29
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
5.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 03890, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,248,000.
31
Businesses
251
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 38.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.9% |
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 03890 vs 03814 →
ZIP 03890 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03814
Center Ossipee (03814)
2,329 residents
- 03886
Tamworth (03886)
2,112 residents
- 03864
Ossipee (03864)
1,696 residents
- 03849
Madison (03849)
1,585 residents
- 03836
Freedom (03836)
1,489 residents
- 03816
Center Tuftonboro (03816)
1,368 residents
- 03875 833
Silver Lake (03875)
833 residents
- 03817 574
Chocorua (03817)
574 residents
- 03850 372
Melvin Village (03850)
372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03890 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03814 | Center Ossipee, NH | 2,329 | 2.8 mi |
| 03875 | Silver Lake, NH | 833 | 6.1 mi |
| 03883 | South Tamworth, NH | 178 | 5.5 mi |
| 03817 | Chocorua, NH | 574 | 5.8 mi |
| 03836 | Freedom, NH | 1,489 | 6.4 mi |
| 03886 | Tamworth, NH | 2,112 | 5.9 mi |
| 03849 | Madison, NH | 1,585 | 7.1 mi |
| 03816 | Center Tuftonboro, NH | 1,368 | 9.0 mi |
| 03864 | Ossipee, NH | 1,696 | 9.2 mi |
| 03850 | Melvin Village, NH | 372 | 9.5 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03890 in?
ZIP code 03890 (West Ossipee) 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 03890?
ZIP code 03890 in West Ossipee, NH has a population of 327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03890?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03890 is White at 92.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03890?
ZIP code 03890 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03890?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03890 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03890?
In ZIP code 03890, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 03890?
In ZIP code 03890, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03890?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03890 is 29.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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