Zip code 03817: Chocorua, New Hampshire

Q: What city is zip code 03817?

03817 is assigned to Chocorua, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 03817 in?

03817 is in Carroll County, New Hampshire.

Q: What is the population of 03817?

About 1,066 people live in 03817, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 03817?

The closest zip codes to 03817 are 03875, 03886, 03897, 03818, 03890.

Residential delivery areaCarroll CountyEastern Time

Population

1,066

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$382K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

8.1 sq mi

133 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 03817

03817 is a small-town zip code in Chocorua, New Hampshire (Carroll County), covering 8.1 sq mi of land. About 1,066 people live here, or 133 per square mile. The median resident is 33 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $381,600. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.5 minutes each way, and 29% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 03817 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1839.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · NH 18.2%3rd of 239 in NH
Healthcare workers20%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%12th of 239 in NH
Housing vacancy20.9%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%95th of 239 in NH
Work from home28.5%
93rd
U.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%14th of 239 in NH
Self-employed workers13.2%
84th
U.S. 10% · NH 9.3%81st of 239 in NH
Rent-burdened renters55.8%
69th
U.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%71st of 230 in NH
Median home value$381,600
59th
U.S. $332,700 · NH $402,500114th of 235 in NH
Bachelor's degree or higher34.7%
56th
U.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%145th of 239 in NH
Poverty rate10.7%
49th
U.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%59th of 239 in NH
Income inequality (Gini)0.414
32nd
U.S. 0.483 · NH 0.444114th of 239 in NH
Homeownership rate56.3%
26th
U.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%225th of 239 in NH
Diversity index28
21st
U.S. 61.4 · NH 2425th of 239 in NH
Population density133/sq mi
16th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi108th of 239 in NH
Uninsured rate3.4%
16th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%172nd of 239 in NH
Median age33
11th
U.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3232nd of 239 in NH
Per capita income$25,642
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NH $52,798235th of 239 in NH
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%229th of 239 in NH
Median earnings per worker$35,057
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NH $56,079230th of 239 in NH
Broadband access82.7%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NH 92.9%231st of 239 in NH
Residents 65 and older9.8%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%236th of 239 in NH
Average commute18.5 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min224th of 234 in NH
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%209th of 239 in NH
Population1,066
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,868193rd of 239 in NH
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%219th of 239 in NH
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%216th of 239 in NH
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%236th of 239 in NH

Measure	03817	Carroll	NH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NH
Residents under 18	39.1%	14.7%	18.2%	22%	99th	3rd of 239
Healthcare workers	20%	10.1%	9.6%	9.7%	99th	12th of 239
Housing vacancy	20.9%	46%	14.3%	10.1%	94th	95th of 239
Work from home	28.5%	16.2%	16.8%	15.1%	93rd	14th of 239
Self-employed workers	13.2%	14.9%	9.3%	10%	84th	81st of 239
Rent-burdened renters	55.8%	41.9%	48.2%	51.1%	69th	71st of 230
Median home value	$381,600	$388,900	$402,500	$332,700	59th	114th of 235
Bachelor's degree or higher	34.7%	38.6%	40.6%	35.7%	56th	145th of 239
Poverty rate	10.7%	7.6%	7.2%	12.5%	49th	59th of 239
Income inequality (Gini)	0.414	0.461	0.444	0.483	32nd	114th of 239
Homeownership rate	56.3%	83.4%	72.8%	65.2%	26th	225th of 239
Diversity index	28	11.6	24	61.4	21st	25th of 239
Population density	133/sq mi	56/sq mi	156/sq mi	95/sq mi	16th	108th of 239
Uninsured rateStrength	3.4%	6.8%	5.3%	8.4%	16th	172nd of 239
Median age	33	54.6	43.3	38.9	11th	232nd of 239
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,642	$50,677	$52,798	$44,673	9th	235th of 239
Veterans	2.3%	9.1%	7.6%	6.2%	9th	229th of 239
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,057	$48,477	$56,079	$49,666	9th	230th of 239
Broadband accessWeakness	82.7%	91.5%	92.9%	91%	8th	231st of 239
Residents 65 and older	9.8%	30.9%	20.1%	17.2%	8th	236th of 239
Average commuteStrength	18.5 min	26.6 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	7th	224th of 234
Foreign-born residents	1%	2.3%	6.1%	14.1%	6th	209th of 239
Population	1,066	51,804	1,394,868	334,922,499	1st	193rd of 239
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.1%	3.3%	5.2%	1st	219th of 239
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	4.3%	3.8%	1st	216th of 239
Government workers	0%	15.6%	13.1%	14.5%	1st	236th of 239

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

31%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

19%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

39.1%

65 and over

9.8%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

19.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 295
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 71.9%
Married couples: 64.7%
Living alone: 25.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

26%

$100–150k

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

Median household income

03817

—

Carroll Co.

$86,463

New Hampshire

$99,031

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,642

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.414

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

03817

$381,600

Carroll Co.

$388,900

New Hampshire

$402,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

03817

—

Carroll Co.

$1,195

New Hampshire

$1,491

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 373
Owner-occupied: 56.3%
Vacant: 20.9%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

28%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

54%

20–29

35%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

78%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

26%

Healthcare

20%

Office and admin

14%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Production

Sales

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Education

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

24%

Retail

24%

Health care and social assistance

20%

Manufacturing

14%

Construction

13%

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,057

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	03817	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$40,650	$74,888
Service	$22,150	$26,804
Sales and office	$65,562	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

10%

Some college

45%

Associate's

Bachelor's

26%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
Households with broadband: 82.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.6%
No internet access: 17.3%
Without health insurance: 3.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Chocorua
State: New Hampshire
County: Carroll County
Center point: 43.8890° N, 71.2406° W
Land area: 8.1 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 03817

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
03875	Silver Lake, NH	2.6 mi	1,005	$115,583	$371,100
03886	Tamworth, NH	3.3 mi	1,618	$74,450	$368,200
03897	Wonalancet, NH	4.5 mi	8	—	—
03818	Conway, NH	5.1 mi	3,805	$77,134	$324,800
03890	West Ossipee, NH	5.3 mi	164	—	—
03849	Madison, NH	5.4 mi	1,465	$96,439	$390,100
03883	South Tamworth, NH	6.8 mi	233	$67,679	$363,000
03814	Center Ossipee, NH	8.7 mi	2,324	$77,138	$325,500
03836	Freedom, NH	8.9 mi	1,494	$66,136	$389,000
03832	Eaton Center, NH	9.7 mi	501	$79,063	$377,300
03227	Center Sandwich, NH	12 mi	1,388	$146,917	$452,000
03860	North Conway, NH	12 mi	3,693	$71,759	$401,500

Questions about 03817

What city is zip code 03817?

03817 is assigned to Chocorua, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 03817 in?

03817 is in Carroll County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of 03817?

About 1,066 people live in 03817, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 03817 in?

03817 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 03817?

The closest zip codes to 03817 are 03875, 03886, 03897, 03818, 03890.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03817, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.