City

Nelson, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheshire County  ·  New Hampshire

👥720Population
💰$90,417Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$350,800Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓68.2%College Grads▲ 76% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 8.6%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian1.1%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads68.2% ▲ 76% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (2.7%)
HS Graduate102 (19.8%)
Some College24 (4.7%)
Associates24 (4.7%)
Bachelors38 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree313 (60.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 4.7%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 60.8%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad19.8%
Some College4.7%
Associates4.7%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate60.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,417 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$350,800 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units467
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Nelson, NH

Nelson is a city in New Hampshire, located in Cheshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 720 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Nelson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,417 is above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nelson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nelson is highly educated. 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.89%).

Nelson, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Nelson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03457 720 $90,417 $350,800 $1,375 0.9% 68.2% 87.1%