Charlestown
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Charlestown is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, with 4,806 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 384 ft (117 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Langdon, 4.3 miles S.
- 4,806residents (2020 Census)
- 384 ftelevation · 117 m
- 35.8 sq miland area · 92.6 km²
- 134 / sq mipopulation density
- 03603main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Charlestown
Charlestown is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,806 at the 2020 census, down from 5,114 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Hubbard State Forest and the headquarters of the Student Conservation Association.
The primary village in town, where 1,078 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Charlestown census-designated place (CDP) and is located along New Hampshire Route 12. The town also includes the villages of North Charlestown, South Charlestown and Hemlock Center.
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Living in Charlestown
- Median household income
- $47,338
- Median home value
- $228,000
- Median rent
- $1,099/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Charlestown had 4,806 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,806 |
|---|---|
| Density | 134 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charlestown at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Sullivan County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,806 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.76 sq mi (92.6 km²) |
| Water area | 2.28 sq mi (5.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2466° N, 72.3839° W |
| ZIP codes | 03603, 03601 |
| Official website | charlestown-nh.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301911380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charlestown
- Langdon4.3 mi S
- Acworth5.4 mi SE
- Springfield, VT5.8 mi NW
- Unity6.6 mi NE
- North Walpole7.7 mi SW
- Rockingham, VT8.1 mi SW
- Bellows Falls, VT8.6 mi SW
- North Westminster, VT9.3 mi SW
- North Springfield, VT9.5 mi NW
- Saxtons River, VT9.8 mi SW
- Claremont10.0 mi N
- Lempster10.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Charlestown
What county is Charlestown in?
Charlestown is in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Charlestown, NH?
4,806 people lived in Charlestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charlestown, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03603. Other ZIP codes: 03601.
What is the elevation of Charlestown?
384 feet (117 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charlestown?
Langdon (4.3 mi), Acworth (5.4 mi), Springfield (5.8 mi), Unity (6.6 mi), North Walpole (7.7 mi).
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