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Cheshire County, NH
9 cities and towns and 25 ZIP codes in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Population
77,297
Land area
707sq mi
People per sq mi
109
ZIP codes
25
Cities and towns in Cheshire County
Cheshire County at a glance
- Cheshire County is 30% less dense than New Hampshire as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 10 counties in New Hampshire.
- Households here earn a median of $83,329 a year, 16% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,100 (30% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,276 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Keene (22,939), Jaffrey (3,277) and Hinsdale (1,580).
Local data for Cheshire County, NH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools52
- Colleges4
- Libraries25
- Banks15
- Post Offices17
- Parks41
- Grocery Stores41
- Restaurants193
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools13
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places136
Housing and community stats
Cheshire County, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,329
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$280,100
Prices +4.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,276/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.5%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (11,966), French Americans (9,023), German Americans (7,327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,607
30,753 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$605M
FY 2026, $7,909 per person
PPP loans
$153M
1,918 loans, 19,007 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.05M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cheshire County, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheshire County, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
730
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone136 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheshire County, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cheshire County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cheshire County, NH?
- Keene is the largest city or town in Cheshire County, with about 22,939 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cheshire County?
- Cheshire County includes 25 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 03431, 03441, 03443, 03444, 03445.
- What is the population of Cheshire County, NH?
- About 77,297 people live in Cheshire County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cheshire County?
- Cheshire County borders Worcester County, MA, Hillsborough County, Franklin County, MA, Windham County, VT, Sullivan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023