City

Alstead, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheshire County  ·  New Hampshire

👥2,415Population
💰$64,605Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$250,200Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.8%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate760 (42.6%)
Some College183 (10.3%)
Associates181 (10.2%)
Bachelors198 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree460 (25.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
HS Grad42.6%
Some College10.3%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,605 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$250,200 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units1,329
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Alstead, NH

Alstead is a city in New Hampshire, located in Cheshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,415 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Alstead is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,605 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alstead is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $250,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alstead is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.4%).

Alstead, NH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Alstead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03602 2,415 $64,605 $250,200 $864 3.0% 36.9% 76.0%