ZIP Code 03894
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Wolfeboro · Carroll County · New Hampshire
- Population
- 6,314
- Median income
- $94,349
- Median home value
- $548,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.6%
- Land area
- 127.0 sq mi
50/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 97% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.9
New York
ZIP code 03894 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire has a population of 6,314. The median household income is $94,349, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $548,600, 97% above the US average. 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03894 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.0 square miles in Wolfeboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire. The area is home to 6,314 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 03894 against New Hampshire and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03894 sits at $94,349 (8% below the New Hampshire average), while per-capita income is $56,129. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $548,600 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,103 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03894 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 03894 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 03894
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03894.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03894, Wolfeboro, 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
6,314
Population
127.0
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03894?
56.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.8%
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?
$94,349
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$56,129
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,371
Total Housing Units
2,765
Occupied Units
1,606
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$548,600
Median Home Value
+36% vs state
$1,103
Median Rent
1982
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
334
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+234%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03894 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 191 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 220 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 272 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 291 |
| 2024 | +14.7% | 334 |
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 292 business establishments in ZIP 03894, employing approximately 2,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,932,000.
292
Businesses
2,527
Employees
$142.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 41 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
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 03894 vs 03853 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03853 | Mirror Lake, NH | 602 | 5.7 mi |
| 03864 | Ossipee, NH | 1,696 | 6.3 mi |
| 03816 | Center Tuftonboro, NH | 1,368 | 6.5 mi |
| 03872 | Sanbornville, NH | 3,809 | 7.0 mi |
| 03855 | New Durham, NH | 2,638 | 10.4 mi |
| 03810 | Alton Bay, NH | 1,538 | 8.0 mi |
| 03850 | Melvin Village, NH | 372 | 8.6 mi |
| 03887 | Union, NH | 2,154 | 10.3 mi |
| 03882 | Effingham, NH | 1,465 | 11.3 mi |
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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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