City

Gilsum, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheshire County  ·  New Hampshire

👥719Population
💰$70,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$216,800Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 9.9%Other: 0.4%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic9.9%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
HS Graduate209 (41.9%)
Some College26 (5.2%)
Associates58 (11.6%)
Bachelors120 (24%)
Graduate Degree86 (17.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 24%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
HS Grad41.9%
Some College5.2%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors24.0%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$216,800 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,575/mo
Total Housing Units314
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Gilsum, NH

Gilsum is a city in New Hampshire, located in Cheshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 719 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Gilsum is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,833 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gilsum is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,575 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilsum is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilsum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03448 719 $70,833 $216,800 $1,575 8.4% 41.3% 93.7%