Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 336 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,800 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 5,996 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 6,407 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 5,152 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,851 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,552 ▲ 9% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,131 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,210/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 36,077 |
| Vacant Units | 5,297 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cheshire County is located in New Hampshire and encompasses 27 ZIP codes spanning 26 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 77,660 residents. With a median age of 43.34, it is a middle-aged county.
Cheshire County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $83,552 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Cheshire County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $261,131 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,209. Homeownership rates are high at 70.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cheshire County are primarily White (91.9%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Cheshire County, NH is a middle-income area in New Hampshire. The 27 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03602 | Alstead | 2,415 | $64,605 | $250,200 | $864 | 3.0% | 36.9% |
| 03444 | Dublin | 1,614 | $100,938 | $381,000 | $1,185 | 2.1% | 56.2% |
| 03447 | Fitzwilliam | 2,317 | $91,076 | $273,800 | $937 | 5.3% | 53.2% |
| 03448 | Gilsum | 719 | $70,833 | $216,800 | $1,575 | 8.4% | 41.3% |
| 03450 | Harrisville | 942 | $98,611 | $360,300 | — | 3.6% | 64.8% |
| 03451 | Hinsdale | 3,987 | $68,979 | $181,800 | $1,084 | 5.4% | 26.8% |
| 03452 | Jaffrey | 5,413 | $87,527 | $244,900 | $1,051 | 6.7% | 42.1% |
| 03431 | Keene | 25,035 | $78,196 | $233,900 | $1,279 | 1.6% | 48.8% |
| 03455 | Marlborough | 2,148 | $74,219 | $251,600 | $1,242 | 0.3% | 43.9% |
| 03456 | Marlow | 848 | $104,605 | $283,100 | $1,144 | 0.5% | 46.8% |
| 03457 | Nelson | 720 | $90,417 | $350,800 | $1,375 | 0.9% | 68.2% |
| 03609 | North Walpole | 618 | $69,943 | $188,400 | $956 | 6.0% | 46.7% |
| 03461 | Rindge | 6,482 | $102,662 | $343,800 | $1,143 | 3.6% | 53.6% |
| 03462 | Spofford | 1,760 | $106,417 | $313,700 | — | 5.5% | 53.2% |
| 03464 | Stoddard | 965 | $91,786 | $291,100 | — | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| 03445 | Sullivan | 699 | $95,625 | $210,600 | $1,150 | 0.0% | 34.9% |
| 03446 | Swanzey | 6,486 | $82,326 | $251,200 | $1,581 | 2.4% | 44.4% |
| 03465 | Troy | 2,034 | $79,375 | $233,600 | $1,119 | 3.3% | 38.9% |
| 03608 | Walpole | 3,053 | $77,244 | $301,000 | $1,125 | 0.6% | 46.3% |
| 03466 | West Chesterfield | 1,411 | $116,314 | $316,200 | — | 9.1% | 43.9% |
| 03467 | Westmoreland | 2,146 | $98,684 | $322,700 | $1,179 | 1.9% | 57.5% |
| 03470 | Winchester | 5,038 | $73,250 | $250,100 | $1,106 | 7.4% | 33.4% |