03861

03861 is a United States ZIP code used by the United States Postal Service to designate a specific geographic area in New Hampshire. It is located in Carroll County, in the White Mountains region of northern New Hampshire. The ZIP code serves parts of the Mount Washington Valley area, including rural residential areas and small commercial centers that support both residents and visitors.

As a postal designation, 03861 is primarily a mail delivery and routing area rather than a political boundary. ZIP code boundaries can differ from town borders, and the code may cover portions of more than one municipality as defined by the USPS and local mapping data. The area is part of a region with mixed land use, combining forests, small towns, and seasonal tourism infrastructure.

Geographically, the 03861 area lies in a hilly, forested landscape characteristic of the White Mountains. The climate is typical of northern New England, with cold, snowy winters and mild to warm summers, making tourism and outdoor recreation a key aspect of the local economy.

Major transportation routes serving the area include U.S. Route 302 and New Hampshire state routes that connect North Conway and surrounding communities to regional destinations. The local economy is driven in large part by tourism, outdoor recreation, lodging, restaurants, and services catering to visitors to the White Mountains.

See also: List of ZIP codes in New Hampshire, ZIP code.