03816 ZIP Code — Center Tuftonboro, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03816 is located in Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 26.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03816

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $301,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,323. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03816 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,469
population
26.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
03816 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 03816

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City Status
Center Tuftonboro Acceptable
Center Tuftonboro Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,469
Population density 56 / sq mi
State FIPS 33
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 26.45 sq mi
Water area 0.70 sq mi
Latitude 43.7024
Longitude -71.2572
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 603
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.9% 37.9% 31.0%
$50k – $100k 39.1% 32.8% 31.2%
$100k – $200k 13.5% 22.6% 28.1%
Over $200k 6.5% 6.7% 9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,469
Population
56
People per sq mi
47.2
Median age
$75,323
Median household income
$39,838
Per capita income
$301,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.3%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
765
Housing units
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
38
40
5–9
37
41
10–14
38
57
15–19
53
42
20–24
39
51
25–34
49
78
35–44
73
124
45–54
118
38
55–59
36
45
60–64
43
141
65–74
134
41
75–84
38
17
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1832021.8%
18 and over1,14978.2%
65 and over38826.4%
Median age47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or more races 3.6%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,40992.5%
Hispanic or Latino553.6%
Two or more races553.6%
Other race50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.9% 37.9% 31.0%
$50k – $100k 39.1% 32.8% 31.2%
$100k – $200k 13.5% 22.6% 28.1%
Over $200k 6.5% 6.7% 9.7%
Under $10k 2.3%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 1.2%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 21.1%
$75k–$100k 14.7%
$100k–$150k 24.6%
$150k–$200k 3.2%
$200k+ 8.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.3%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k1.2%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k21.1%
$75k–$100k14.7%
$100k–$150k24.6%
$150k–$200k3.2%
$200k+8.2%
Median income$75,323

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%
$50k–$100k 1.9%
$100k–$150k 7.9%
$200k–$300k 37.3%
$300k–$500k 32.0%
$500k–$1M 18.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$301,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied89.3%
Renter occupied10.7%
Vacant27.9%
Single-family detached91.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.9%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20192.3%
2000–200918.9%
1990–19999.3%
1980–198918.3%
1970–197913.8%
1960–196912.3%
1950–19596.5%
1940–19496.5%
1939 or earlier11.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.9%
2 bedrooms12.8%
3 bedrooms69.7%
4 bedrooms13.9%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle38.3%
2 vehicles37.1%
3 or more24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity8.4%
Propane / LP gas24.2%
Fuel oil55.9%
Wood11.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31953.3%
Cohabiting couple406.7%
Male householder, no spouse11719.6%
Female householder, no spouse12220.4%
Households with children under 1816627.8%
Households with seniors (65+)26243.8%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.9%18.1%
Married53.9%57.2%
Separated2.1%0.0%
Widowed5.3%11.1%
Divorced10.8%13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.4%
HS graduate 23.1%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 24.5%
Graduate / professional 13.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.6%
Bachelor's or higher38.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3010.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school11841.8%
High school11139.4%
College / grad school238.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.7%
Education & healthcare 16.7%
Construction 13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%
Professional & management 8.8%
Finance & real estate 7.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Information 5.7%
Other services 5.3%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Manufacturing 3.0%
Agriculture & mining 1.9%
Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.2%
Service11.3%
Sales & office26.5%
Natural resources & construction16.6%
Production & transportation13.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.8%
Government19.8%
Self-employed14.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.4%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home16.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.8

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.0%
Retirement income23.4%
Supplemental Security4.7%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.1%
High blood pressure32.7%
High cholesterol34.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis28.6%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.8%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.4%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health12.7%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.6%
Visited dentist66.3%
Cholesterol screening92.7%
Teeth loss10.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans948.2%
Disability%
Any disability15.9%
Under 184.7%
18–64 years13.9%
65 and over29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.3%
Public insurance49.6%
No insurance10.5%
Uninsured under 199.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,39094.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,46099.4%
Born in same state1,45298.8%
Born in different state82456.1%
Foreign born80.5%
Naturalized citizen90.6%
Not a US citizen9100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French38326.1%
Italian35123.9%
AncestryCount%
German1359.2%
Arab1238.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.7%
Internet access97.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03816

What city is ZIP code 03816 in?

ZIP code 03816 is primarily assigned to Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03816 in?

ZIP code 03816 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03816 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 03816 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 03816 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 03816 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03816 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 03816 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03816?

ZIP code 03816 has an estimated population of 1,469 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03816 in?

ZIP code 03816 observes the EST timezone.

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