| ZIP Code | 03861 |
|---|---|
| City | Lee |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 181 ft |
| Latitude | 43.119202 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.007082 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.7% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 617 (20.5%) |
| Some College | 250 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 347 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 286 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,510 (50.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $140,321 ▲ 84% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $449,300 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,061/mo |
| Total Units | 1,890 |
| Vacant Units | 227 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 227 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 03861 is located in Lee, New Hampshire, within Carroll County. With a population of 4,558, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 03861 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $140,321 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03861 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $449,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,061 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 03861 is primarily White (76.61%). Residents are well-educated — 59.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03861 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 03861 in Lee, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,558 residents, a median household income of $140,321, and a median home value of $449,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.