03836 ZIP Code — Freedom, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03836 is located in Freedom, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 34.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03836

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 $339,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,167. 61% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03836 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,336

population

34.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freedom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03849 Madison (5.1 mi) 03814 Center Ossipee (5.4 mi) 03890 West Ossipee (5.7 mi) 03875 Silver Lake (5.9 mi) 03882 Effingham (6.7 mi) 04068 Porter (7.5 mi) 03817 Chocorua (7.9 mi) 03864 Ossipee (9.7 mi) 03886 Tamworth (10.2 mi) 04047 Parsonsfield (10.6 mi) 03883 South Tamworth (10.8 mi) 03818 Conway (12 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,336
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	34.73 sq mi
Water area	3.17 sq mi
Latitude	43.8309
Longitude	-71.0865
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,336

Population

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$74,167

Median household income

$41,273

Per capita income

$339,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,695

Housing units

39.2%

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

150

65–74

169

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	218	16.3%
18 and over	1,118	83.7%
65 and over	484	36.2%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,322	98.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Two or more races	8	0.6%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	6.7%	9.7%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$74,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 36.8%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$339,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	66.7%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Fuel oil	51.4%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	305	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	44	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	84	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	143	24.8%
Households with children under 18	99	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	305	53.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	24.0%
Married	65.0%	50.0%
Separated	4.4%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	11.4%
Divorced	10.4%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 17.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	39.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	9.7%
Kindergarten	16	6.2%
Elementary school	114	44.0%
High school	78	30.1%
College / grad school	26	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 17.6%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Construction 11.6%

Public administration 10.3%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Retail trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Other services 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.1%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 67.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.8%
Retirement income	45.5%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,280	95.8%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,303	97.5%
Born in same state	1,294	96.9%
Born in different state	405	30.3%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	33	2.5%
Not a US citizen	33	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	339	25.4%
French	286	21.4%
German	58	4.3%
Polish	28	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	2%
Irish	11	0.8%
English	10	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03836

What city is ZIP code 03836 in?

ZIP code 03836 is primarily assigned to Freedom, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03836 in?

ZIP code 03836 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03836 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 03836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03836 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 03836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 03836 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 03836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03836 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 03836 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03836 in?

ZIP code 03836 observes the EST timezone.