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Peterborough, NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population

2,539

Land area

4.8sq mi

People per sq mi

533

ZIP codes

0

Peterborough and its ZIP codes

Full map

Peterborough at a glance

  • Peterborough is about 3.4 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $85,833 a year, 13% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $379,300 (6% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,515 a month.

Local data for Peterborough, NH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Peterborough, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,833

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median home value

$379,300

Median rent

$1,515/mo

Homeownership

56.7%

Bachelor's or higher

57.4%

Median age

55.5

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (450), Italian Americans (399), German Americans (244).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hillsborough County. PPP loans are for Peterborough.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$83,655

199,383 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$80,473

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.8B

FY 2026, $9,089 per person

Hillsborough County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Peterborough, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.5%
  • Carpooled2.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home16.1%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Peterborough, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

824

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

751

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 13°F

48.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Peterborough, NH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.2%

U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

Cities near Peterborough

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JaffreyCensus-designated place5.7 mi3.4
HancockCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.4
BenningtonCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.4
FrancestownCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
GreenvilleCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
AntrimCensus-designated place11 mi4.5
TroyCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
WiltonCensus-designated place12 mi2.1
MarlboroughCensus-designated place13 mi1.7
Winchendon, MACensus-designated place15 mi2.3
New BostonCensus-designated place15 mi0.5
MilfordCensus-designated place15 mi5.7
HillsboroughCensus-designated place16 mi1.9
AmherstCensus-designated place17 mi0.7
Klondike CornerCensus-designated place17 mi3.4
KeeneCity18 mi37.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Peterborough, NH in?
Peterborough is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Peterborough, NH?
About 2,539 people live in Peterborough, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Peterborough?
Nearby places include Jaffrey (5.7 mi), Hancock (6.6 mi), Bennington (8.7 mi), Francestown (11 mi), Greenville (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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