03227 ZIP Code — Center Sandwich, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03227 is located in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 51.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03227

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 $383,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($136,371) 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. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03227 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,461

population

51.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03227 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03227

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Center Sandwich	Acceptable
Center Sandwich	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03259 North Sandwich (3.2 mi) 03883 South Tamworth (7.6 mi) 03886 Tamworth (8.6 mi) 03226 Center Harbor (9.1 mi) 03254 Moultonborough (9.4 mi) 03245 Holderness (9.8 mi) 03217 Ashland (11.2 mi) 03817 Chocorua (11.3 mi) 03223 Campton (11.7 mi) 03890 West Ossipee (12.3 mi) 03875 Silver Lake (13.4 mi) 03818 Conway (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,461
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	51.45 sq mi
Water area	3.10 sq mi
Latitude	43.8343
Longitude	-71.4477
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.1%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	33.7%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,461

Population

People per sq mi

61.8

Median age

$136,371

Median household income

$96,770

Per capita income

$383,000

Median home value

$1,656

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

919

Housing units

63.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

117

45–54

55–59

60–64

232

65–74

185

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	12.5%
18 and over	1,278	87.5%
65 and over	625	42.8%
Median age	61.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,441	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.4%
Two or more races	20	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.1%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	33.7%	6.7%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k+ 29.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	17.0%
$200k+	29.5%
Median income	$136,371

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 49.7%

$500k–$1M 22.9%

$1M+ 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$383,000
Median rent / month	$1,656
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	97.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	16.1%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	21.0%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	28.7%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	42.6%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Fuel oil	30.6%
Wood	26.4%
Solar	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	352	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	232	32.4%
Female householder, no spouse	98	13.7%
Households with children under 18	123	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	435	60.8%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.0%	14.0%
Married	66.4%	60.7%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	9.9%
Divorced	16.6%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 14.4%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 40.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	63.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.8%
Kindergarten	9	4.0%
Elementary school	58	25.9%
High school	57	25.4%
College / grad school	96	42.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 8.9%

Retail trade 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.5%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	29.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.1%
Retirement income	49.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	16.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,402	96.0%
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)	1,393	95.3%
Born in same state	1,376	94.2%
Born in different state	424	29.0%
Foreign born	17	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	68	4.7%
Not a US citizen	60	88.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	680	46.5%
Italian	177	12.1%
Arab	45	3.1%
German	33	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	1.8%
English	22	1.5%
Polish	5	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.0%
Internet access	99.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03227

What city is ZIP code 03227 in?

ZIP code 03227 is primarily assigned to Center Sandwich, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03227 in?

ZIP code 03227 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03227 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 03227 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03227 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 03227 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03227?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 03227 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 03227 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 03227 in?

ZIP code 03227 observes the EST timezone.