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Walpole, NH
Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Population
512
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
421
ZIP codes
0
Walpole and its ZIP codes
Walpole at a glance
- Walpole is about 2.7 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,750, 9% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $438,400 (9% above New Hampshire) and median rent is $524 a month.
Local data for Walpole, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walpole, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,750
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$438,400
Median rent
$524/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
46.8%
Median age
66.9
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (89), Italian Americans (63), Irish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheshire County. PPP loans are for Walpole.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
How people get to work
Walpole, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walpole, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
730
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walpole, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Walpole
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster, VTVillage | 1.7 mi | 1.4 |
| North Westminster, VTCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Bellows Falls, VTVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.4 |
| North WalpoleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Saxtons River, VTVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Putney, VTCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.4 |
| CharlestownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| KeeneCity | 11 mi | 37.1 |
| Grafton, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Harmonyville, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Townshend, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Newfane, VTVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| West Dummerston, VTCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Springfield, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| West SwanzeyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Chester, VTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walpole, NH in?
- Walpole is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Walpole, NH?
- About 512 people live in Walpole, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walpole?
- Nearby places include Westminster, VT (1.7 mi), North Westminster, VT (3.1 mi), Bellows Falls, VT (4.1 mi), North Walpole (4.7 mi), Saxtons River, VT (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023