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ZIP Code 03846 — undefined, NH Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
1,043
Median Income
$89,583
+19% vs US avg
Home Value
$672,500
+93% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,737
+49% vs US avg
Median Age
58.3 yrs
+50% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
IrishEnglishItalian
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Location
Coordinates
44.1876, -71.1558
Elevation
2,025 ft
Land Area
64.8 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
1,043
Density
N/A
Median income
$89,583
+19% vs US avg
Home value
$672,500
+93% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,737
+49% vs US avg
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 03846

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What to know about ZIP 03846

ZIP code 03846 covers NH in Carroll County with a population of about 1,043.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 58.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 603; U.S. House district NH-2; the PORTLAND - AUBURN media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

NH fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in NH

Median household income in ZIP 03846 is about $89,583 — about 19% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.4%; unemployment rate near 1.6%; 60.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 26.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Construction; about 20.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.6 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 03846

Median home value is about $672,500 — about 93% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,737 (about 49% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 78.0% (about 12.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 03846 in NH, a household would need roughly $185,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $4,320. That is about 107% above the local median household income ($89,583), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for NH as Relatively Low (composite score 71.0), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (86.4) and flood (82.0). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for NH show little to no average snow and around 66.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 49 for ZIP 03846 (NH) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport PWM (56.3 miles (90.7 km)) · White Mountains Community College (21.8 miles (35.1 km)) · Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (77.1 miles (124.0 km)) · VA: Conway Outpatient Clinic (14.8 miles (23.7 km))

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