03838 ZIP Code — Glen, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03838 is located in Glen, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 22.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03838

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $410,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($100,701) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 70% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

1,097

population

22.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03812 Bartlett (5.2 mi) 03846 Jackson (5.8 mi) 03845 Intervale (6.6 mi) 03860 North Conway (6.8 mi) 03813 Center Conway (7.1 mi) 03818 Conway (9.7 mi) 04037 Fryeburg (13.4 mi) 03849 Madison (14.2 mi) 04051 Lovell (15.3 mi) 03875 Silver Lake (15.4 mi) 03817 Chocorua (15.5 mi) 03886 Tamworth (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,097
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	22.76 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	44.1011
Longitude	-71.1812
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	42.4%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,097

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$100,701

Median household income

$82,351

Per capita income

$410,600

Median home value

$1,475

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

1,439

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

169

65–74

143

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	123	11.2%
18 and over	974	88.8%
65 and over	406	37.0%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,066	97.2%
Two or more races	31	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.7%	9.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k+ 17.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	18.1%
$200k+	17.4%
Median income	$100,701

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 41.6%

$500k–$1M 27.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$410,600
Median rent / month	$1,475
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	70.4%
Single-family detached	49.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	59.6%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	17.4%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	70.5%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	45.6%
Fuel oil	31.8%
Wood	14.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	261	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	112	24.1%
Male householder, no spouse	84	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	8	1.7%
Households with children under 18	80	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	57.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	0.0%
Married	48.7%	70.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.4%	1.7%
Divorced	30.8%	27.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 23.1%

Some college, no degree 32.3%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 17.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	27.2%
Kindergarten	42	25.9%
Elementary school	37	22.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	39	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 36.0%

Retail trade 23.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Education & healthcare 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Construction 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.1%
Government	39.0%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.9%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	58.6%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,053	96.0%
Spanish	21	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,097	100.0%
Born in same state	1,056	96.3%
Born in different state	132	12.0%
Foreign born	41	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	373	34%
Italian	164	14.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	142	12.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03838

What city is ZIP code 03838 in?

ZIP code 03838 is primarily assigned to Glen, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03838 in?

ZIP code 03838 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03838 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 03838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03838 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 03838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03838?

The median home value in ZIP code 03838 is $410,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 03838?

ZIP code 03838 has an estimated population of 1,097 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03838 in?

ZIP code 03838 observes the EST timezone.