City

Walpole, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheshire County  ·  New Hampshire

👥3,053Population
💰$77,244Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$301,000Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 2.6%Other: 8.7%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic5.4%
Black2.6%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
HS Graduate586 (30.5%)
Some College164 (8.5%)
Associates283 (14.7%)
Bachelors257 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree634 (33%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 33%Edu
HS Grad30.5%
Some College8.5%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,244 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$301,000 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units1,386
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Walpole, NH

Walpole is a city in New Hampshire, located in Cheshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,053 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Walpole is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,244 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Walpole is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walpole is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walpole
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03608 3,053 $77,244 $301,000 $1,125 0.6% 46.3% 66.7%