03832 ZIP Code — Eaton Center, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03832 is located in Eaton Center, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 24.38 square miles and serves a population of 355 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03832

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 $333,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($67,813) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03832 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

355

population

24.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03832 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03832

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eaton Center	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	355
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	24.38 sq mi
Water area	1.35 sq mi
Latitude	43.9094
Longitude	-71.0469
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	43.7%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.1%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

355

Population

People per sq mi

59.9

Median age

$67,813

Median household income

$52,364

Per capita income

$333,900

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

51.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	8.5%
18 and over	325	91.5%
65 and over	147	41.4%
Median age	59.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	351	98.6%
Two or more races	4	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.1%	6.7%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 15.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	15.2%
Median income	$67,813

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 35.8%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

$1M+ 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,900
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	39.2%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.6%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	34.2%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%
Fuel oil	46.8%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	42	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	34	21.5%
Households with children under 18	16	10.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	53.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	27.6%
Married	42.3%	42.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	5.5%
Divorced	27.4%	23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 18.3%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 39.4%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	51.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	18.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	14.0%
High school	17	34.0%
College / grad school	17	34.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Professional & management 16.6%

Finance & real estate 14.6%

Retail trade 8.6%

Education & healthcare 6.6%

Public administration 6.0%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Other services 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.0%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	19.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	347	97.7%
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)	346	97.5%
Born in same state	346	97.5%
Born in different state	117	33.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.5%
Not a US citizen	7	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	141	39.7%
Italian	66	18.6%
Arab	29	8.2%
German	20	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	2.3%
Polish	1	0.3%
Norwegian	1	0.3%
Dutch	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03832

What city is ZIP code 03832 in?

ZIP code 03832 is primarily assigned to Eaton Center, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03832 in?

ZIP code 03832 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03832 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 03832 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03832 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 03832 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03832?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03832?

The median home value in ZIP code 03832 is $333,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 03832 in?

ZIP code 03832 observes the EST timezone.