Henniker
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Henniker is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, with 6,185 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Deering, 6.1 miles S.
- 6,185residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 44.1 sq miland area · 114.3 km²
- 140 / sq mipopulation density
- 03242ZIP code
About Henniker
Henniker is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2020 census, the reported total population of the town was 6,185, although the figure, 27.9% greater than the 2010 population, has been questioned by local officials. Henniker is home to New England College and Pats Peak Ski Area. Henniker is a college town and resort area, featuring both skiing and white-water kayaking.
The main village of the town, where 3,166 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Henniker census-designated place (CDP), and is located along the Contoocook River at the junction of New Hampshire Route 114 with Old Concord Road. The town also includes the village of West Henniker.
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Living in Henniker
- Median household income
- $95,206
- Median home value
- $356,700
- Median rent
- $1,081/mo
- Median age
- 31.1
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Henniker had 6,185 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,185 |
|---|---|
| Density | 140 per sq mi (54 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Henniker at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Merrimack County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,185 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.12 sq mi (114.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1694° N, 71.8312° W |
| ZIP code | 03242 |
| Official website | henniker.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301335540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Henniker
- Deering6.1 mi S
- Hillsborough6.2 mi W
- Hopkinton7.1 mi E
- Contoocook7.3 mi NE
- Bradford7.8 mi NW
- Warner7.9 mi N
- Weare9.0 mi SE
- Windsor10.0 mi SW
- Bennington10.9 mi S
- Webster11.1 mi NE
- Antrim11.2 mi SW
- Dunbarton11.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Henniker
What county is Henniker in?
Henniker is in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Henniker, NH?
6,185 people lived in Henniker at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Henniker, NH?
The ZIP code of Henniker is 03242.
What is the elevation of Henniker?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Henniker?
Deering (6.1 mi), Hillsborough (6.2 mi), Hopkinton (7.1 mi), Contoocook (7.3 mi), Bradford (7.8 mi).
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