03215 ZIP Code — Waterville Valley, NH

Grafton County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03215 is located in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. It covers approximately 192.23 square miles and serves a population of 248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03215

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $363,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,276) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% 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. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03215 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

248

population

192.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03215 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03215

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03215. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waterville Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	248
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	192.23 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	43.9463
Longitude	-71.4653
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	24.3%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	21.6%	8.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

248

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$89,276

Median household income

$73,020

Per capita income

$363,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,120

Housing units

68.6%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	10.9%
18 and over	221	89.1%
65 and over	93	37.5%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 3.5%

Asian 2.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	230	88.5%
Hispanic or Latino	12	4.6%
Other race	9	3.5%
Asian	6	2.3%
Two or more races	3	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	21.6%	8.6%	9.7%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 24.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	27.9%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	24.8%
Median income	$89,276

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 27.9%

$500k–$1M 26.1%

$1M+ 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$363,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	88.7%
Single-family detached	14.9%
Large apartment buildings	7.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	52.2%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	21.2%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	47.3%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	34.1%
Propane / LP gas	50.4%
Fuel oil	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	12	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	30	23.3%
Households with children under 18	15	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	48.1%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	8.5%
Married	79.6%	67.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	7.7%
Divorced	0.0%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 5.8%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 48.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	68.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	12.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	31.7%
High school	7	17.1%
College / grad school	16	39.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.5%

Professional & management 29.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Other services 9.1%

Retail trade 5.0%

Public administration 4.1%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.4%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.9%
Government	30.6%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.7%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.1%
Work from home	29.9%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.8%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	15.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	238	96.0%
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)	225	90.7%
Born in same state	218	87.9%
Born in different state	55	22.2%
Foreign born	7	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	23	9.3%
Not a US citizen	18	78.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	19.4%
French	37	14.9%
Arab	19	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	5.6%
German	11	4.4%
Norwegian	5	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03215

What city is ZIP code 03215 in?

ZIP code 03215 is primarily assigned to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03215 in?

ZIP code 03215 falls within Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03215 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 03215 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03215?

69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03215 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 03215 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 03215 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 03215 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 03215 in?

ZIP code 03215 observes the EST timezone.