| ZIP Code | 03836 |
|---|---|
| City | Freedom |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 478 ft |
| Latitude | 43.842036 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.075161 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 15.1% ▲ 51% above avg |
| College Grads | 61.2% ▲ 58% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 225 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 114 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 60 (5.8%) |
| Bachelors | 169 (16.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 459 (44.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,875 ≈ Avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,800 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,749 |
| Vacant Units | 1,141 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,749 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,141 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 03836 is located in Freedom, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. With a population of 1,369, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.1 years. Economically, 03836 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,875 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03836 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,800 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 03836 is primarily White (98.69%). Residents are highly educated — 61.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.1%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03836 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 03836 in Freedom, NH is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,369 residents, a median household income of $71,875, and a median home value of $369,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.