Effingham
Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Effingham is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, with 1,691 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ossipee, 5.4 miles W.
- 1,691residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 38.8 sq miland area · 100.4 km²
- 44 / sq mipopulation density
- 03882ZIP code
About Effingham
Effingham is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,691 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 1,819 in 2025, up from 1,465 at the 2010 census. Effingham includes the villages of Effingham Falls, Effingham (Lord's Hill), Center Effingham (Drake's Corner), and South Effingham. Pine River State Forest is in the south.
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Living in Effingham
- Median household income
- $76,607
- Median home value
- $322,700
- Median rent
- $1,090/mo
- Median age
- 46.9
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Effingham had 1,691 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,691 |
|---|---|
| Density | 44 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Effingham at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,691 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.77 sq mi (100.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7467° N, 71.0419° W |
| ZIP code | 03882 |
| Official website | effinghamnh.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300323620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Effingham
- Ossipee5.4 mi W
- Center Ossipee5.5 mi W
- Freedom6.8 mi N
- Parsonsfield, ME7.4 mi E
- Porter, ME7.9 mi NE
- Kezar Falls, ME9.3 mi NE
- Wakefield10.7 mi S
- Wolfeboro11.1 mi SW
- Eaton11.1 mi N
- Newfield, ME11.2 mi SE
- Cornish, ME11.7 mi E
- Madison12.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Effingham
What county is Effingham in?
Effingham is in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Effingham, NH?
1,691 people lived in Effingham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Effingham, NH?
The ZIP code of Effingham is 03882.
What is the elevation of Effingham?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Effingham?
Ossipee (5.4 mi), Center Ossipee (5.5 mi), Freedom (6.8 mi), Parsonsfield (7.4 mi), Porter (7.9 mi).
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