03853 ZIP Code — Mirror Lake, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03853 is located in Mirror Lake, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 8.63 square miles and serves a population of 824 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03853

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $497,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,439. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03853 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

824

population

8.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mirror Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03254 Moultonborough (6.6 mi) 03894 Wolfeboro (7.4 mi) 03810 Alton Bay (9.3 mi) 03253 Meredith (9.4 mi) 03864 Ossipee (9.7 mi) 03299 Tilton (10.1 mi) 03298 Tilton (10.1 mi) 03246 Laconia (10.7 mi) 03226 Center Harbor (11.1 mi) 03814 Center Ossipee (11.4 mi) 03883 South Tamworth (11.7 mi) 03809 Alton (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	824
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	8.63 sq mi
Water area	7.69 sq mi
Latitude	43.6399
Longitude	-71.2930
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	22.2%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

824

Population

People per sq mi

66.0

Median age

$96,439

Median household income

$60,008

Per capita income

$497,100

Median home value

$1,343

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

1,300

Housing units

49.0%

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

65–74

114

75–84

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	4.2%
18 and over	789	95.8%
65 and over	453	55.0%
Median age	66.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	824	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.2%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.7%	9.7%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 14.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	27.7%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	14.0%
Median income	$96,439

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 33.1%

$500k–$1M 25.4%

$1M+ 24.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$497,100
Median rent / month	$1,343
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	70.7%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	2.8%
2 vehicles	52.3%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	58.1%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	78.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	44	11.2%
Households with children under 18	32	8.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	71.3%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.7%	7.3%
Married	83.8%	82.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	8.5%
Divorced	5.6%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 17.8%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 24.4%

Graduate / professional 24.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	49.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	17.0%
High school	23	43.4%
College / grad school	21	39.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Other services 19.3%

Retail trade 15.8%

Construction 14.9%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Information 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.5%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	45.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	10.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	16.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	22.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	19.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	821	99.6%
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)	791	96.0%
Born in same state	746	90.5%
Born in different state	115	14.0%
Foreign born	45	5.5%
Naturalized citizen	33	4.0%
Not a US citizen	33	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	218	26.5%
Italian	204	24.8%
English	51	6.2%
Polish	25	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	2.2%
Arab	15	1.8%
German	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03853

What city is ZIP code 03853 in?

ZIP code 03853 is primarily assigned to Mirror Lake, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03853 in?

ZIP code 03853 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03853 have an older population?

55% of residents in ZIP code 03853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03853 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 03853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 03853 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 03853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03853 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 03853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03853 in?

ZIP code 03853 observes the EST timezone.