| ZIP Code | 03226 |
|---|---|
| City | Center Harbor |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Belknap County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 722 ft |
| Latitude | 43.702775 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.510443 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.8 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.6% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 208 (27.2%) |
| Some College | 80 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 121 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 48 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 309 (40.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,375 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $388,100 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 757 |
| Vacant Units | 344 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 757 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 344 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 03226 is located in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, within Belknap County. With a population of 998, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.8 years. Economically, 03226 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,375 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03226 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $388,100 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 03226 is primarily White (94.99%). Residents are well-educated — 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 56% since 2019.
About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 03226 in Center Harbor, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 998 residents, a median household income of $119,375, and a median home value of $388,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.