03830 ZIP Code — East Wakefield, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03830 is located in East Wakefield, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 9.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03830

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 $321,700.

The gap between median ($64,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 03830 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,350

population

9.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Wakefield	Acceptable
East Wakefield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03872 Sanbornville (4.3 mi) 04095 West Newfield (5.3 mi) 03864 Ossipee (6.7 mi) 03882 Effingham (7.1 mi) 04047 Parsonsfield (8.2 mi) 03894 Wolfeboro (8.7 mi) 04001 Acton (9 mi) 03852 Milton Mills (9.1 mi) 04076 Shapleigh (10.1 mi) 04048 Limerick (11.4 mi) 03887 Union (11.7 mi) 03814 Center Ossipee (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,350
Population density	143 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	9.46 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	43.6411
Longitude	-71.0000
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	43.1%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.2%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,350

Population

143

People per sq mi

58.5

Median age

$64,375

Median household income

$49,059

Per capita income

$321,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,326

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

125

60–64

173

65–74

130

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	12.0%
18 and over	1,188	88.0%
65 and over	419	31.0%
Median age	58.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,324	96.9%
Two or more races	25	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.2%	6.7%	9.7%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$64,375

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 33.2%

$300k–$500k 36.0%

$500k–$1M 14.5%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	51.6%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	34.0%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	41.6%
Fuel oil	40.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	348	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	147	22.9%
Male householder, no spouse	147	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	43	6.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	46.4%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	9.9%
Married	52.7%	68.3%
Separated	0.0%	5.7%
Widowed	14.1%	0.0%
Divorced	13.6%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	29.8%
Kindergarten	14	9.3%
Elementary school	92	60.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.2%

Retail trade 15.7%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Construction 11.9%

Public administration 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,285	95.2%
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)	1,350	100.0%
Born in same state	1,350	100.0%
Born in different state	285	21.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	361	26.7%
French	280	20.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	155	11.5%
German	28	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03830

What city is ZIP code 03830 in?

ZIP code 03830 is primarily assigned to East Wakefield, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03830 in?

ZIP code 03830 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03830 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 03830 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03830 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 03830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03830?

The median home value in ZIP code 03830 is $321,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 03830?

ZIP code 03830 has an estimated population of 1,350 residents, with a density of 143 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03830 in?

ZIP code 03830 observes the EST timezone.