03887 ZIP Code — Union, NH

Carroll County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03887 is located in Union, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 18.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,954 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03887

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,750. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 03887 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,954

population

18.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03887 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03887

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03887. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union	Acceptable
Union	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03851 Milton (2.9 mi) 03855 New Durham (4.6 mi) 03852 Milton Mills (4.6 mi) 03872 Sanbornville (7.6 mi) 04001 Acton (7.7 mi) 03835 Farmington (8 mi) 03809 Alton (8.9 mi) 04027 Lebanon (9.2 mi) 03894 Wolfeboro (9.6 mi) 03868 Rochester (10.6 mi) 03810 Alton Bay (11.2 mi) 04076 Shapleigh (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,954
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	18.83 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	43.4764
Longitude	-71.0552
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	28.4%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	7.6%	6.7%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,954

Population

104

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$92,750

Median household income

$34,593

Per capita income

$237,500

Median home value

$1,344

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

843

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

130

20–24

122

120

25–34

112

122

35–44

114

131

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	349	17.9%
18 and over	1,605	82.1%
65 and over	268	13.7%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,794	90.5%
Two or more races	85	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.4%
Other race	28	1.4%
Black or African American	25	1.3%
Asian	17	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.4%	37.9%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	22.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	7.6%	6.7%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	32.9%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$92,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 34.3%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,500
Median rent / month	$1,344
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Fuel oil	52.9%
Wood	13.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	408	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	81	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	117	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	75	11.0%
Households with children under 18	217	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	28.6%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	30.4%
Married	48.6%	54.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	5.4%
Divorced	7.1%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.5%
Kindergarten	6	1.9%
Elementary school	139	44.1%
High school	69	21.9%
College / grad school	93	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.1%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 10.1%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Professional & management 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	31.4%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.9

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 15.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	30.9%
No insurance	17.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,828	93.6%
Spanish	27	1.5%
Other Indo-European	21	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,924	98.5%
Born in same state	1,919	98.2%
Born in different state	1,172	60.0%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.5%
Not a US citizen	7	23.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	279	14.3%
Italian	275	14.1%
Arab	128	6.6%
German	97	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	0.8%
English	14	0.7%
Norwegian	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03887

What city is ZIP code 03887 in?

ZIP code 03887 is primarily assigned to Union, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03887 in?

ZIP code 03887 falls within Strafford County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03887 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 03887 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 03887?

ZIP code 03887 has an estimated population of 1,954 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03887?

The median household income in ZIP code 03887 is $92,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03887?

The median home value in ZIP code 03887 is $237,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 03887 in?

ZIP code 03887 observes the EST timezone.