City

Keene, NH

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cheshire County  ·  New Hampshire

👥25,035Population
💰$78,196Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$233,900Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
17%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma204 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,130 (25.6%)
Some College1,970 (12.2%)
Associates1,975 (12.2%)
Bachelors1,131 (7%)
Graduate Degree6,751 (41.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 41.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate41.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52%Renter: 48.1%Tenure
Owner52.0%
Renter48.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,196 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$233,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,279/mo
Total Housing Units11,168
Vacant Units1,106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Keene, NH

Keene is a city in New Hampshire, located in Cheshire County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,035 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Keene is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,196 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Keene is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,279 per month.

The population of Keene is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.01%).

Keene, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Keene
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03431 25,035 $78,196 $233,900 $1,279 1.6% 48.8% 52.0%