03886 ZIP Code — Tamworth, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03886 is located in Tamworth, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 34.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03886

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 $286,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $75,978. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,278

population

34.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03886 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03886

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03886. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tamworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03817 Chocorua (2.8 mi) 03883 South Tamworth (4.4 mi) 03875 Silver Lake (4.9 mi) 03890 West Ossipee (5.2 mi) 03259 North Sandwich (5.9 mi) 03818 Conway (6.9 mi) 03227 Center Sandwich (8.6 mi) 03849 Madison (9.3 mi) 03814 Center Ossipee (9.4 mi) 03836 Freedom (10.2 mi) 03254 Moultonborough (12.7 mi) 03860 North Conway (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,278
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	34.42 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	43.8722
Longitude	-71.2837
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	41.7%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,278

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$75,978

Median household income

$37,196

Per capita income

$286,200

Median home value

$1,080

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

847

Housing units

35.4%

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

123

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	17.6%
18 and over	1,053	82.4%
65 and over	352	27.5%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,217	95.2%
Two or more races	48	3.8%
Asian	13	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	6.7%	9.7%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$75,978

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 34.5%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$286,200
Median rent / month	$1,080
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	48.3%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.7%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	50.8%
Wood	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	56	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	116	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	85	16.6%
Households with children under 18	99	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	49.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	17.7%
Married	67.1%	62.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	12.0%
Divorced	11.8%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 32.8%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	68	28.1%
Elementary school	99	40.9%
High school	25	10.3%
College / grad school	50	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Retail trade 26.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	28.1%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,253	98.0%
Spanish	8	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,265	99.0%
Born in same state	1,259	98.5%
Born in different state	592	46.3%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	394	30.8%
German	124	9.7%
Italian	96	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	2.2%
Arab	15	1.2%
English	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03886

What city is ZIP code 03886 in?

ZIP code 03886 is primarily assigned to Tamworth, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03886 in?

ZIP code 03886 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03886 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 03886 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03886 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 03886 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03886?

ZIP code 03886 has an estimated population of 1,278 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03886?

The median home value in ZIP code 03886 is $286,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 03886 in?

ZIP code 03886 observes the EST timezone.