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Carroll County
South Tamworth, NH
03883
03883 ZIP Code — South Tamworth, NH
Carroll County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03883 is located in
South Tamworth ,
New Hampshire ,
within Carroll County .
It covers approximately 18.26 square miles and serves a population of
583 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 603 .
About ZIP code 03883
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 $279,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($75,893) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 03883 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
583
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
33
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
18.26 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
43.8090
Longitude
-71.3002
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
603
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.3%
37.9%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
47.3%
32.8%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
22.6%
28.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.7%
9.7%
Demographics & statistics
$75,893
Median household income
$279,200
Median home value
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 165 28.3% 18 and over 418 71.7% 65 and over 35 6.0% Median age 32.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 566 97.1% Asian 12 2.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.7% Two or more races 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.3%
37.9%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
47.3%
32.8%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
22.6%
28.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.7%
9.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.6% $15k–$25k 6.9% $50k–$75k 34.9% $75k–$100k 24.9% $100k–$150k 21.2% $150k–$200k 5.3% $200k+ 5.3% Median income $75,893
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $279,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 61.4% Renter occupied 38.6% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 98.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.16
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.6% 2010–2019 5.3% 2000–2009 6.3% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 3.7% 1970–1979 39.2% 1960–1969 5.3% 1950–1959 6.9% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 31.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 28.0% 3 bedrooms 35.4% 4 bedrooms 36.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 24.3% 2 vehicles 31.7% 3 or more 43.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.6% Propane / LP gas 32.8% Fuel oil 40.7% Wood 18.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 136 72.0% Cohabiting couple 7 3.7% Male householder, no spouse 3 1.6% Female householder, no spouse 43 22.8% Households with children under 18 102 54.0% Households with seniors (65+) 38 20.1% Average household size 3.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 49.2% 15.5% Married 49.6% 62.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.2% 5.9% Divorced 0.0% 16.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
24.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.8% Bachelor's or higher 57.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 4.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 67 39.9% High school 58 34.5% College / grad school 35 20.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Agriculture & mining
15.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Professional & management
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.6% Service 2.2% Sales & office 16.8% Natural resources & construction 32.4% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.6% Government 11.1% Self-employed 21.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.6% Carpool 15.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.9% Retirement income 19.6% Supplemental Security 18.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.0% High blood pressure 31.3% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 13.0% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.5% Visited dentist 65.0% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 11.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 7.7% Under 18 1.8% 18–64 years 7.6% 65 and over 37.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.7% Public insurance 36.5% No insurance 11.8% Uninsured under 19 9.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 543 93.1% Spanish 4 0.7% Other Indo-European 4 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 571 97.9% Born in same state 566 97.1% Born in different state 238 40.8% Foreign born 5 0.9% Naturalized citizen 12 2.1% Not a US citizen 12 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 153 26.2% Italian 73 12.5%
Ancestry Count % German 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.4% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03883
What city is ZIP code 03883 in?
ZIP code 03883 is primarily assigned to South Tamworth, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03883 in?
ZIP code 03883 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 03883?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 03883?
ZIP code 03883 has an estimated population of 583 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03883?
The median home value in ZIP code 03883 is $279,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 03883?
The median household income in ZIP code 03883 is $75,893, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 03883 in?
ZIP code 03883 observes the EST timezone.
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