Keene, NH — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 03431 serves a portion of Keene, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. This community is home to approximately 36,804 residents, with a median age of 45.7 years. The median household income of $84,962 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $305,863 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Keene is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 39% and an unemployment rate of 5.9%, 03431 reflects the economic character of Cheshire County in New Hampshire.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 36,804 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,620 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $84,962 | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $305,863 | ↑ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.2% | ↓ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 39% | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 45.7 yrs | ↑ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,874 | — |