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Carroll County
Madison, NH
03849
03849 ZIP Code — Madison, NH
Carroll County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03849 is located in
Madison ,
New Hampshire ,
within Carroll County .
It covers approximately 22.27 square miles and serves a population of
1,360 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 603 .
About ZIP code 03849
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $332,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($95,446) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 03849 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,360
Population density
61 / sq mi
State FIPS
33
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
22.27 sq mi
Water area
0.31 sq mi
Latitude
43.9038
Longitude
-71.1018
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
603
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
37.9%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
32.8%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
31.1%
22.6%
28.1%
Over $200k
7.5%
6.7%
9.7%
Demographics & statistics
$95,446
Median household income
$332,300
Median home value
$1,372
Median monthly rent
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 312 22.9% 18 and over 1,048 77.1% 65 and over 278 20.4% Median age 43.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,312 93.9% Two or more races 46 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 37 2.6% Black or African American 1 0.1% Asian 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
37.9%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
32.8%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
31.1%
22.6%
28.1%
Over $200k
7.5%
6.7%
9.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 6.5% $25k–$35k 2.0% $35k–$50k 2.2% $50k–$75k 14.5% $75k–$100k 20.2% $100k–$150k 26.1% $150k–$200k 8.6% $200k+ 13.0% Median income $95,446
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $332,300 Median rent / month $1,372 Owner occupied 80.0% Renter occupied 20.0% Vacant 54.5% Single-family detached 92.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 19.5% 1990–1999 10.8% 1980–1989 22.2% 1970–1979 18.5% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 1.7% 1940–1949 0.7% 1939 or earlier 14.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 5.3% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 45.5% 4 bedrooms 13.2% 5+ bedrooms 7.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 22.4% 2 vehicles 30.8% 3 or more 44.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 0.2% Propane / LP gas 46.4% Fuel oil 28.3% Wood 22.2% No fuel used 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 301 61.3% Cohabiting couple 32 6.5% Male householder, no spouse 18 3.7% Female householder, no spouse 140 28.5% Households with children under 18 146 29.7% Households with seniors (65+) 167 34.0% Average household size 2.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 11.5% 30.6% Married 70.6% 47.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.9% 4.8% Divorced 17.0% 17.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.8%
Graduate / professional
18.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.3% Bachelor's or higher 30.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 6.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 130 40.2% High school 119 36.8% College / grad school 54 16.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.9%
Professional & management
8.6%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.9% Service 13.3% Sales & office 24.7% Natural resources & construction 6.4% Production & transportation 11.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.8% Government 13.4% Self-employed 8.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.4% Carpool 0.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 6.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.7% Retirement income 25.5% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.0% High blood pressure 30.5% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 8.9% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 26.5% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.4% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 20.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 12.1% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 10.4% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.1% Visited dentist 66.5% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 10.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 123 11.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.3% Under 18 4.8% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 39.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.4% Public insurance 34.5% No insurance 9.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,293 95.1% Spanish 8 0.6% Other Indo-European 8 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,334 98.1% Born in same state 1,334 98.1% Born in different state 407 29.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 26 1.9% Not a US citizen 6 23.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 564 41.5% French 312 22.9% Polish 72 5.3%
Ancestry Count % German 58 4.3% Arab 40 2.9% English 15 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.1% Internet access 96.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03849
What city is ZIP code 03849 in?
ZIP code 03849 is primarily assigned to Madison, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03849 in?
ZIP code 03849 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Does ZIP code 03849 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 03849 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03849?
The median home value in ZIP code 03849 is $332,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 03849?
ZIP code 03849 has an estimated population of 1,360 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 03849?
The median household income in ZIP code 03849 is $95,446, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 03849 in?
ZIP code 03849 observes the EST timezone.
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