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Carroll County
Wolfeboro, NH
03894
03894 ZIP Code — Wolfeboro, NH
Carroll County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03894 is located in
Wolfeboro ,
New Hampshire ,
within Carroll County .
It covers approximately 47.28 square miles and serves a population of
6,528 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 603 .
About ZIP code 03894
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $400,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,976. 49% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 03894 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,528
Population density
138 / sq mi
State FIPS
33
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
47.28 sq mi
Water area
11.02 sq mi
Latitude
43.5927
Longitude
-71.1603
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
603
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
37.9%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
20.1%
32.8%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
31.2%
22.6%
28.1%
Over $200k
6.9%
6.7%
9.7%
Demographics & statistics
$75,976
Median household income
$400,300
Median home value
$1,020
Median monthly rent
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 843 12.9% 18 and over 5,685 87.1% 65 and over 2,259 34.6% Median age 56.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Group Count % White 6,232 93.2% Two or more races 192 2.9% Hispanic or Latino 159 2.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 88 1.3% Asian 16 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
37.9%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
20.1%
32.8%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
31.2%
22.6%
28.1%
Over $200k
6.9%
6.7%
9.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.1% $10k–$15k 6.2% $15k–$25k 5.1% $25k–$35k 10.7% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 9.5% $75k–$100k 12.1% $100k–$150k 23.9% $150k–$200k 6.1% $200k+ 9.6% Median income $75,976
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $400,300 Median rent / month $1,020 Owner occupied 77.8% Renter occupied 22.2% Vacant 34.7% Single-family detached 80.3% Large apartment buildings 2.6% Mobile homes 4.8% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.45
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 12.0% 1990–1999 15.9% 1980–1989 23.6% 1970–1979 10.7% 1960–1969 7.3% 1950–1959 2.6% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 19.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.8% 1 bedroom 6.7% 2 bedrooms 24.7% 3 bedrooms 43.9% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 6.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 45.3% 2 vehicles 27.3% 3 or more 21.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.4% Electricity 21.5% Propane / LP gas 11.1% Fuel oil 61.2% Wood 5.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,322 47.1% Cohabiting couple 107 3.8% Male householder, no spouse 448 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 929 33.1% Households with children under 18 544 19.4% Households with seniors (65+) 1,416 50.5% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.0% 14.0% Married 55.2% 50.1% Separated 0.0% 0.9% Widowed 1.4% 18.6% Divorced 22.4% 16.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
17.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.8% Bachelor's or higher 41.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 2.2% Kindergarten 40 3.7% Elementary school 380 35.1% High school 481 44.5% College / grad school 157 14.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Finance & real estate
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Professional & management
9.8%
Public administration
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.6% Service 19.2% Sales & office 19.3% Natural resources & construction 12.0% Production & transportation 11.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.3% Government 16.7% Self-employed 12.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.8% Carpool 11.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.5% Work from home 13.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.1% Retirement income 34.0% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 6.5% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.5% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 9.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.3% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.9% Depression 19.6% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.1% Visited dentist 67.5% Cholesterol screening 93.9% Teeth loss 10.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 550 9.7%
Disability % Any disability 17.1% Under 18 8.5% 18–64 years 10.2% 65 and over 31.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.9% Public insurance 45.5% No insurance 7.8% Uninsured under 19 5.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,502 99.6% Spanish 38 0.6% Other Indo-European 37 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,317 96.8% Born in same state 6,217 95.2% Born in different state 2,225 34.1% Foreign born 100 1.5% Naturalized citizen 211 3.2% Not a US citizen 78 37.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,439 22% Italian 1,311 20.1% Arab 655 10% German 207 3.2%
Ancestry Count % English 114 1.7% Norwegian 91 1.4% Polish 73 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 94.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03894
What city is ZIP code 03894 in?
ZIP code 03894 is primarily assigned to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03894 in?
ZIP code 03894 falls within Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Does ZIP code 03894 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 03894 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 03894 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 03894 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03894?
The median home value in ZIP code 03894 is $400,300.
Does ZIP code 03894 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 03894 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 03894 in?
ZIP code 03894 observes the EST timezone.
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