Alstead
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Alstead is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, with 1,864 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 486 ft (148 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gilsum, 4.2 miles SE.
- 1,864residents (2020 Census)
- 486 ftelevation · 148 m
- 38.8 sq miland area · 100.6 km²
- 48 / sq mipopulation density
- 03602main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Alstead
Alstead () is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,864 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 1,928 in 2025. Alstead is home to Feuer State Forest.
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Living in Alstead
- Median household income
- $64,526
- Median home value
- $271,600
- Median age
- 56
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Alstead had 1,864 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,864 |
|---|---|
| Density | 48 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alstead at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Cheshire County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,864 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.82 sq mi (100.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0917° N, 72.3104° W |
| ZIP codes | 03602, 03448 |
| Official website | alsteadnh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300500820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alstead
- Gilsum4.2 mi SE
- Walpole4.7 mi W
- Surry5.3 mi S
- Marlow6.1 mi NE
- Sullivan6.9 mi SE
- Langdon7.0 mi N
- Westminster, VT7.3 mi W
- North Westminster, VT7.7 mi W
- North Walpole7.8 mi NW
- Bellows Falls, VT8.1 mi W
- Acworth8.5 mi N
- Keene9.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alstead
What county is Alstead in?
Alstead is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Alstead, NH?
1,864 people lived in Alstead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alstead, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03602. Other ZIP codes: 03448.
What is the elevation of Alstead?
486 feet (148 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alstead?
Gilsum (4.2 mi), Walpole (4.7 mi), Surry (5.3 mi), Marlow (6.1 mi), Sullivan (6.9 mi).
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