Amherst
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with 11,753 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Merrimack, 4.4 miles E.
- 11,753residents (2020 Census)
- 259 ftelevation · 79 m
- 33.9 sq miland area · 87.8 km²
- 347 / sq mipopulation density
- 03031ZIP code
About Amherst
Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County in the state of New Hampshire, United States. The population was 11,753 at the 2020 census. Amherst is home to Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Hodgman State Forest, the Joe English Reservation and Baboosic Lake.
The village of Amherst, where 697 people lived at the 2020 census, is defined as the Amherst census-designated place and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Amherst Village Historic District.
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Living in Amherst
- Median household income
- $153,196
- Median home value
- $537,600
- Median rent
- $1,462/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Amherst had 11,753 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,753 |
|---|---|
| Density | 347 per sq mi (134 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,753 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.91 sq mi (87.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8748° N, 71.6005° W |
| ZIP code | 03031 |
| Official website | amherstnh.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301101300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst
- Merrimack4.4 mi E
- Bedford5.3 mi NE
- Mont Vernon5.3 mi NW
- Milford5.4 mi SW
- East Merrimack6.1 mi E
- Klondike Corner6.1 mi N
- Litchfield7.0 mi E
- New Boston8.4 mi NW
- Lyndeborough8.6 mi W
- Hollis8.7 mi S
- Wilton9.0 mi W
- Brookline9.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Amherst, NH?
11,753 people lived in Amherst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, NH?
The ZIP code of Amherst is 03031.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst?
Merrimack (4.4 mi), Bedford (5.3 mi), Mont Vernon (5.3 mi), Milford (5.4 mi), East Merrimack (6.1 mi).
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