Barnstead
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Barnstead is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, with 4,915 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pittsfield, 5.0 miles SW.
- 4,915residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 43.1 sq miland area · 111.6 km²
- 114 / sq mipopulation density
- 03218main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Barnstead
Barnstead is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,915 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 5,038 in 2025, up from 4,593 at the 2010 census. Home to the Suncook Lakes, Barnstead includes the villages of Center Barnstead, Barnstead Parade (identified as "Barnstead" on topographic maps) and South Barnstead.
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Living in Barnstead
- Median household income
- $111,660
- Median home value
- $362,400
- Median rent
- $1,395/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Barnstead had 4,915 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,915 |
|---|---|
| Density | 114 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barnstead at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Belknap County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,915 (2020) |
| Land area | 43.08 sq mi (111.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3505° N, 71.2585° W |
| ZIP codes | 03218, 03225 |
| Official website | barnstead.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300103220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barnstead
- Pittsfield5.0 mi SW
- Strafford6.8 mi SE
- Gilmanton7.8 mi NW
- New Durham9.5 mi NE
- Alton9.6 mi N
- Chichester9.6 mi SW
- Northwood9.7 mi S
- Farmington9.9 mi E
- Loudon10.0 mi W
- Epsom11.0 mi SW
- Gilford13.1 mi NW
- Middleton13.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Barnstead
What county is Barnstead in?
Barnstead is in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Barnstead, NH?
4,915 people lived in Barnstead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barnstead, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03218. Other ZIP codes: 03225.
What is the elevation of Barnstead?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barnstead?
Pittsfield (5.0 mi), Strafford (6.8 mi), Gilmanton (7.8 mi), New Durham (9.5 mi), Alton (9.6 mi).
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