03846 ZIP Code — Jackson, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03846 is located in Jackson, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 66.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03846

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $506,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,984. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03846 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,144

population

66.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03845 Intervale (5.3 mi) 03838 Glen (5.8 mi) 03812 Bartlett (5.9 mi) 03813 Center Conway (11.5 mi) 03860 North Conway (12.1 mi) 04051 Lovell (15 mi) 03818 Conway (15 mi) 03581 Gorham (15.1 mi) 04037 Fryeburg (16 mi) 04231 Stoneham (16.9 mi) 03583 Jefferson (18.7 mi) 03570 Berlin (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,144
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	66.13 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	44.1829
Longitude	-71.2034
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	44.5%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	7.7%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,144

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$93,984

Median household income

$45,360

Per capita income

$506,000

Median home value

$1,699

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

943

Housing units

57.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	214	18.7%
18 and over	930	81.3%
65 and over	274	24.0%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,117	97.6%
Black or African American	27	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	7.7%	6.7%	9.7%

Under $10k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 29.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	29.6%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$93,984

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

$500k–$1M 31.2%

$1M+ 19.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$506,000
Median rent / month	$1,699
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	53.0%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	40.4%
Fuel oil	24.7%
Wood	22.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	323	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	67	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	53	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	54	10.9%
Households with children under 18	99	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	37.4%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.8%	21.2%
Married	73.4%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.2%
Divorced	20.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 27.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	57.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	33.2%
Kindergarten	20	8.2%
Elementary school	71	29.1%
High school	42	17.2%
College / grad school	30	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 34.2%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Construction 12.7%

Retail trade 12.1%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Professional & management 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.6%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	1.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 14.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	12.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,063	92.9%
Spanish	18	1.7%
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)	1,095	95.7%
Born in same state	1,095	95.7%
Born in different state	350	30.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	4.3%
Not a US citizen	49	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	264	23.1%
French	221	19.3%
German	57	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.7%
Arab	8	0.7%
Norwegian	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03846

What city is ZIP code 03846 in?

ZIP code 03846 is primarily assigned to Jackson, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03846 in?

ZIP code 03846 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03846?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03846 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 03846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03846?

The median home value in ZIP code 03846 is $506,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 03846?

ZIP code 03846 has an estimated population of 1,144 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03846 in?

ZIP code 03846 observes the EST timezone.