| ZIP Code | 03853 |
|---|---|
| City | Mirror Lake |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 570 ft |
| Latitude | 43.638609 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.29438 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.4% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 91 (15.2%) |
| Some College | 46 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 148 (24.7%) |
| Bachelors | 37 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 277 (46.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,958 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 74% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $518,400 ▲ 86% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,342/mo |
| Total Units | 1,310 |
| Vacant Units | 985 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,310 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 985 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 03853 is located in Mirror Lake, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. With a population of 687, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.8 years. Economically, 03853 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,958 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03853 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $518,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,342 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 03853 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 52.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 74% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03853 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 03853 in Mirror Lake, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 687 residents, a median household income of $101,958, and a median home value of $518,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.