Keene
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Keene is a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, with 23,047 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 486 ft (148 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Surry, 4.9 miles NW.
- 23,047residents (2020 Census)
- 486 ftelevation · 148 m
- 37.1 sq miland area · 96.1 km²
- 621 / sq mipopulation density
- 03431ZIP code
About Keene
Keene is a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. Its population was 23,047 at the 2020 census, down from 23,409 at the 2010 census, and an estimated 23,072 in 2025. It is the county seat and the only city in Cheshire County.
Keene is home to Keene State College and Antioch University New England. It hosted the state's annual pumpkin festival from 1991 to 2014, several times setting a world record for most jack-o'-lanterns on display.
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Living in Keene
- Median household income
- $78,445
- Median home value
- $252,500
- Median rent
- $1,342/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Keene had 23,047 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,047 |
|---|---|
| Density | 621 per sq mi (240 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Keene at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Cheshire County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,047 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.09 sq mi (96.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9538° N, 72.3069° W |
| ZIP code | 03431 |
| Official website | ci.keene.nh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3339300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Keene
- Surry4.9 mi NW
- Roxbury5.4 mi E
- West Swanzey5.8 mi S
- Westmoreland6.3 mi W
- Gilsum6.4 mi N
- Sullivan6.6 mi NE
- Swanzey6.6 mi S
- Marlborough8.0 mi SE
- Chesterfield8.3 mi SW
- Alstead9.5 mi N
- Nelson9.9 mi E
- Walpole10.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Keene
What county is Keene in?
Keene is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Keene, NH?
23,047 people lived in Keene at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Keene, NH?
The ZIP code of Keene is 03431.
What is the elevation of Keene?
486 feet (148 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Keene?
Surry (4.9 mi), Roxbury (5.4 mi), West Swanzey (5.8 mi), Westmoreland (6.3 mi), Gilsum (6.4 mi).
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