City

Charlestown, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Sullivan County  ·  New Hampshire

👥5,272Population
💰$55,266Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$181,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.2%Other: 7%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.3%
Asian2.2%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,377 (36.8%)
Some College313 (8.4%)
Associates725 (19.4%)
Bachelors569 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree733 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,266 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$181,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,169/mo
Total Housing Units2,240
Vacant Units272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Charlestown, NH

Charlestown is a city in New Hampshire, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,272 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Charlestown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,266 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Charlestown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,169 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charlestown is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charlestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03603 5,272 $55,266 $181,500 $1,169 2.1% 34.8% 75.6%