Gilsum
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Gilsum is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, with 752 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 873 ft (266 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sullivan, 2.8 miles SE.
- 752residents (2020 Census)
- 873 ftelevation · 266 m
- 16.7 sq miland area · 43.2 km²
- 45 / sq mipopulation density
- 03448main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Gilsum
Gilsum is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 752 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 792 in 2025. Home to Bear's Den Natural Area, Gilsum includes Gilsum Lower Village.
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Living in Gilsum
- Median household income
- $80,417
- Median home value
- $241,500
- Median rent
- $1,575/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Gilsum had 752 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 752 |
|---|---|
| Density | 45 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilsum at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Cheshire County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 752 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.67 sq mi (43.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0412° N, 72.2624° W |
| ZIP codes | 03448, 03445 |
| Official website | gilsum-nh.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300529220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilsum
- Sullivan2.8 mi SE
- Alstead4.2 mi NW
- Surry4.4 mi W
- Keene6.4 mi S
- Roxbury7.0 mi SE
- Marlow7.2 mi N
- Walpole7.6 mi W
- Nelson7.7 mi E
- Stoddard7.9 mi E
- Westmoreland9.9 mi SW
- Westminster, VT10.0 mi W
- Langdon11.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gilsum
What county is Gilsum in?
Gilsum is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Gilsum, NH?
752 people lived in Gilsum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilsum, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03448. Other ZIP codes: 03445.
What is the elevation of Gilsum?
873 feet (266 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilsum?
Sullivan (2.8 mi), Alstead (4.2 mi), Surry (4.4 mi), Keene (6.4 mi), Roxbury (7.0 mi).
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