Gilmanton
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Gilmanton is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, with 3,945 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 997 ft (304 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gilford, 6.1 miles N.
- 3,945residents (2020 Census)
- 997 ftelevation · 304 m
- 57.9 sq miland area · 150.0 km²
- 68 / sq mipopulation density
- 03237main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Gilmanton
Gilmanton is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,945 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 4,060 in 2025. Gilmanton includes the villages of Gilmanton Corners and Gilmanton Ironworks. The town became well known in the 1950s after it was rumored that the popular novel Peyton Place, written by resident Grace Metalious, was based on the town.
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Living in Gilmanton
- Median household income
- $117,088
- Median home value
- $363,700
- Median rent
- $1,125/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Gilmanton had 3,945 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,945 |
|---|---|
| Density | 68 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilmanton at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Belknap County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,945 (2020) |
| Land area | 57.92 sq mi (150.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4316° N, 71.3663° W |
| ZIP codes | 03237, 03837 |
| Official website | gilmantonnh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300128980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilmanton
- Gilford6.1 mi N
- Belmont6.5 mi NW
- Alton7.4 mi NE
- Barnstead7.8 mi SE
- Loudon9.5 mi SW
- Northfield9.7 mi W
- Canterbury10.0 mi SW
- Pittsfield10.3 mi S
- New Durham11.0 mi E
- Tilton11.0 mi W
- Tilton Northfield11.4 mi W
- Laconia11.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Gilmanton
What county is Gilmanton in?
Gilmanton is in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Gilmanton, NH?
3,945 people lived in Gilmanton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilmanton, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03237. Other ZIP codes: 03837.
What is the elevation of Gilmanton?
997 feet (304 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilmanton?
Gilford (6.1 mi), Belmont (6.5 mi), Alton (7.4 mi), Barnstead (7.8 mi), Loudon (9.5 mi).
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