City

Swanzey, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheshire County  ·  New Hampshire

👥6,486Population
💰$82,326Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$251,200Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 3.8%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.9%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.3%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate1,747 (36.8%)
Some College461 (9.7%)
Associates430 (9.1%)
Bachelors575 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,531 (32.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College9.7%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,326 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$251,200 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,581/mo
Total Housing Units2,939
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Swanzey, NH

Swanzey is a city in New Hampshire, located in Cheshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,486 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Swanzey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,326 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Swanzey is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,581 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swanzey is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swanzey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03446 6,486 $82,326 $251,200 $1,581 2.4% 44.4% 72.4%