03817 ZIP Code — Chocorua, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03817 is located in Chocorua, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 8.05 square miles and serves a population of 882 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03817

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $313,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $55,904. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 03817 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

882

population

8.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03817 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03817

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chocorua	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03875 Silver Lake (2.2 mi) 03886 Tamworth (2.8 mi) 03890 West Ossipee (3.9 mi) 03818 Conway (6 mi) 03883 South Tamworth (6 mi) 03849 Madison (6.6 mi) 03836 Freedom (7.9 mi) 03814 Center Ossipee (8.3 mi) 03259 North Sandwich (8.6 mi) 03227 Center Sandwich (11.3 mi) 03860 North Conway (12.4 mi) 03882 Effingham (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	882
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	8.05 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	43.8797
Longitude	-71.2291
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	39.4%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

882

Population

110

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$55,904

Median household income

$23,608

Per capita income

$313,000

Median home value

$1,082

Median monthly rent

55.9%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

43.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	293	33.2%
18 and over	589	66.8%
65 and over	154	17.5%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Two or more races 14.2%

Black or African American 4.6%

Asian 2%

Group	Count	%
White	698	79.1%
Two or more races	125	14.2%
Black or African American	41	4.6%
Asian	18	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	6.7%	9.7%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$55,904

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 36.0%

$300k–$500k 56.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$313,000
Median rent / month	$1,082
Owner occupied	55.9%
Renter occupied	44.1%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.6%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	14.8%
1939 or earlier	21.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	38.1%
3 bedrooms	20.0%
4 bedrooms	28.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	47.6%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%
Fuel oil	47.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	32	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	95	33.0%
Households with children under 18	134	46.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	32.3%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	3.0%
Married	53.3%	65.1%
Separated	0.0%	8.6%
Widowed	0.0%	10.2%
Divorced	12.4%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 11.7%

Some college, no degree 35.4%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 32.8%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	43.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	12.5%
Elementary school	158	73.1%
High school	31	14.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 34.8%

Retail trade 31.7%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Construction 3.1%

Professional & management 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	12.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	16.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	65.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.7%
Public insurance	65.2%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	805	91.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	854	96.8%
Born in same state	854	96.8%
Born in different state	223	25.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	3.2%
Not a US citizen	18	64.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	17.6%
German	41	4.6%
English	34	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	2.6%
Arab	11	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03817

What city is ZIP code 03817 in?

ZIP code 03817 is primarily assigned to Chocorua, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03817 in?

ZIP code 03817 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03817 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 03817 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 03817 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 03817 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03817?

The median home value in ZIP code 03817 is $313,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 03817?

ZIP code 03817 has an estimated population of 882 residents, with a density of 110 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03817 in?

ZIP code 03817 observes the EST timezone.