ZIP Code 03238 in Glencliff, NH

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Glencliff, New Hampshire
County:Grafton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:56:32 PM
Population:44 [See All]
Area Code:603
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:43.9825, -71.8939
Land Area:1.002 sq mi
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03238 Glencliff, NH - White Mountains Seasonal Community

ZIP Code 03238, Glencliff

Vacation Island Unique ZIP
LocationGrafton County, NH
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population44
Households14
PO Boxes48 Regional Hub (343%)
Median Age47.5 years
Seasonal Housing42%
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 03279
Key Facts
  • This ZIP was classified as PO Box only and remains a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery in the area
  • The post office maintains 48 PO Boxes for just 14 local households, a 3.43x adoption rate indicating extensive regional service beyond the immediate population
  • Seasonal vacancy is 42% (10 of 24 housing units), indicating a vacation and seasonal use pattern typical of White Mountains communities
  • All 14 occupied housing units are owner-occupied with zero rentals, showing an established homeowner community rather than transient population
  • With only one street (NH Route 25) in the delivery database, this represents a highway corridor settlement pattern rather than a traditional village

A Seasonal Mountain Community

Glencliff sits in the White Mountains of New Hampshire along Route 25, a tiny hamlet where seasonal patterns define everything. With just 44 year-round residents and 14 occupied homes, this isn't a traditional town. It's a seasonal mountain community where 42% of the housing stock sits vacant most of the year, used only during ski season and summer hiking months.

Why PO Boxes Serve Three Times the Local Population

The Glencliff post office maintains 48 PO Boxes for those 14 households. That's a 3.43x adoption rate. The math tells the story: seasonal homeowners keep boxes year-round, nearby residents without street delivery drive here for mail, and the surrounding White Mountains area lacks addressing infrastructure. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative delivery across this territory.

The Mountain Community Profile

All 14 occupied homes are owner-occupied. No rentals. The median age of 47.5 years and median home value of $189,900 indicate established seasonal homeowners and year-round residents, not a resort workforce community. Employment data shows 21 workers in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (out of a very small workforce), suggesting highway maintenance and service work for Route 25.

A Single Highway Corridor

The only street in the ZIP+4 database is NH Route 25 itself. That's it. One state highway with 5 delivery records and secondary units marked as "UNIT." This isn't a village with streets and neighborhoods. It's a rural corridor where homes and seasonal cabins dot the highway as it winds through Grafton County's mountain terrain.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

Single state highway forms the only addressing infrastructure.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 03238 has 44 residents and 14 households (average 3.14 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, older than the state (43.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 77.3% male and 22.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.0%, much lower than the state average of 88.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:44Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:64Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:43.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$47,067Source: Census ACS
Households:14Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$189,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.14Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.57Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--6268891061051201271251099584815264
Decennial Census75------------------44--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.5

Male Median Age: 47.5

Female Median Age: 37

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2331001332110220010
Female003200000002011010
Total2363001332112231020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3378.57%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*511.90%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:49.52%
Total:42100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3477.27%47.5 years
Females:1022.73%37.0 years
Total:44100%47.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:64100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:64100%
Total Native Population:64100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $47,067, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is down $3,558 (7.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,067. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (42.3%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$50,625$50,893$49,125$50,833$0$21,944$30,156$30,556$0$38,125$39,250$44,398$44,350$47,067
Median Family Income$53,125$53,125$52,292$53,214$52,679$31,875$32,500$32,222$65,833$0$0$75,417$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$2,499$2,499$38,194$38,550$0$0$0
Median Male Income$34,167$37,083$41,250$41,250$0$50,417$52,083$60,000$67,083$100,000$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$21,944$22,031$21,250$21,000$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2640.63%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:3859.38%
Total:64100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:726.92%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:1142.31%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:830.77%
Total Civilian Employed Population:26100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $189,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $8,600 (4.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $124,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$181,300$183,900$193,800$189,300$187,500$0$91,700$65,400$65,400$125,000$162,100$163,200$189,900$189,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):716.28%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3683.72%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:43100%

Occupied Housing Units:43100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:43100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:43100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:43100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 13.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 87.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3871.70%
Some college, no degree:815.09%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:713.21%
Total:53100%
High school or higher:53100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:713.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5659.57%
Public Insurance:3031.91%
No Insurance:88.51%
Total:94100%
Has Health Insurance:8691.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 03238 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:184Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 03238 is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, within the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30150) and New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 03238. It covers 1.002 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VTSource: Census
CBSA Number:30150Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:1.002 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6489 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


03240 | | 03237

Schools in ZIP Code 03238


We could not locate which school district 03238 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Warren Village School 11 School St.
Warren, NH 03279
District: Warren School DistrictNearby
Wentworth Elementary School 1247 Mt. Moosilauke Hwy.
Wentworth, NH 03282
District: Wentworth School DistrictNearby
Haverhill Cooperative Middle School 175 Morrill Dr.
North Haverhill, NH 03774
District: Haverhill Cooperative School DistrictNearby
Piermont Village School 131 Rte. 10
Piermont, NH 03779
District: Piermont School DistrictNearby
Newbury Elementary School 214 Pulaski Street
Newbury, VT 05051
District: Oxbow Unified Union School District 91Nearby
Oliverian School 28 Becket Dr
Pike, NH 03780
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mount Prospect Academy 354 Main St
Plymouth, NH 03264
District: Private SchoolNearby
White Mountain Montessori School 133 Mt Prospect Rd
Holderness, NH 03245
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 03238


Plymouth State University 17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
Type: Post Secondary
Dartmouth College 207 Parkhurst Hall
Hanover, NH 03755-3529
Type: Post Secondary
Upper Valley Educators Institute 194 Dartmouth College Highway
Lebanon, NH 03766-1358
Type: Post Secondary
New England School Of Hair Design 12 Interchange Dr
West Lebanon, NH 03784
Type: Post Secondary
Vermont Law And Graduate School 164 Chelsea Street
South Royalton, VT 05068-0096
Type: Post Secondary
Goddard College 123 Pitkin Road
Plainfield, VT 05667-9432
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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