Wakefield
Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Wakefield is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, with 5,201 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sanbornville, 3.0 miles S.
- 5,201residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 39.6 sq miland area · 102.6 km²
- 131 / sq mipopulation density
- 03830main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Wakefield
Wakefield is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,201 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 5,558 in 2025. The town includes the villages of Wakefield Corner (the original town center), East Wakefield, North Wakefield, Sanbornville, Union, Woodman and Province Lake. Wakefield Corner, popular with tourists, is a picturesque hilltop village of antique buildings. The state of Maine forms the eastern border of Wakefield.
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Living in Wakefield
- Median household income
- $100,976
- Median home value
- $322,800
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 49.4
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Wakefield had 5,201 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,201 |
|---|---|
| Density | 131 per sq mi (51 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wakefield at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,201 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.63 sq mi (102.6 km²) |
| Water area | 5.26 sq mi (13.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5936° N, 71.0101° W |
| ZIP codes | 03830, 03872 |
| Official website | wakefieldnh.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300378180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wakefield
- Sanbornville3.0 mi S
- Brookfield4.7 mi SW
- Acton, ME5.3 mi SE
- Milton Mills6.4 mi S
- Union7.1 mi S
- Newfield, ME7.4 mi NE
- Wolfeboro7.9 mi W
- Middleton8.2 mi S
- Shapleigh, ME9.3 mi E
- Milton9.8 mi S
- Effingham10.7 mi N
- Parsonsfield, ME11.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Wakefield
What county is Wakefield in?
Wakefield is in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Wakefield, NH?
5,201 people lived in Wakefield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wakefield, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03830. Other ZIP codes: 03872.
What is the elevation of Wakefield?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wakefield?
Sanbornville (3.0 mi), Brookfield (4.7 mi), Acton (5.3 mi), Milton Mills (6.4 mi), Union (7.1 mi).
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