Lancaster
Town in Coos County, New Hampshire
Lancaster is a town in Coos County, New Hampshire, with 3,218 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Guildhall, 5.7 miles NW.
- 3,218residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 50.0 sq miland area · 129.4 km²
- 64 / sq mipopulation density
- 03584ZIP code
About Lancaster
Lancaster is a town located along the Connecticut River in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States. The town is named after the city of Lancaster in England. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 3,218, the second largest in the county after Berlin. The population in 2025 was estimated to also be 3,218. It is the county seat of Coös County and gateway to the Great North Woods Region of the state. Lancaster includes the villages of Coös Junction, Grange, Lost Nation, and South Lancaster. Part of the White Mountain National Forest is in the eastern portion. The town is not currently part of a metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area, NH−VT Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The main village in town, where 1,941 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Lancaster census-designated place (CDP) and is located at the junctions of U.S. Route 3 and U.S. Route 2, along the Israel River.
Lancaster is the site of the Porcupine Freedom Festival, an annual liberty-themed festival of the Free State Project that draws thousands of visitors each year.
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Living in Lancaster
- Median household income
- $68,911
- Median home value
- $215,700
- Median rent
- $1,019/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Lancaster had 3,218 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,218 |
|---|---|
| Density | 64 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lancaster at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Coos County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,218 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.97 sq mi (129.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4724° N, 71.5442° W |
| ZIP code | 03584 |
| Official website | lancasternh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300740420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lancaster
- Guildhall, VT5.7 mi NW
- Northumberland6.7 mi N
- Jefferson6.8 mi SE
- Whitefield7.1 mi S
- Lunenburg, VT8.0 mi W
- Dalton8.9 mi SW
- Gilman, VT9.2 mi SW
- Groveton9.7 mi N
- Stark11.0 mi NE
- Carroll11.8 mi S
- Maidstone, VT12.9 mi N
- Randolph12.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Coos County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Lancaster, NH?
3,218 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, NH?
The ZIP code of Lancaster is 03584.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lancaster?
Guildhall (5.7 mi), Northumberland (6.7 mi), Jefferson (6.8 mi), Whitefield (7.1 mi), Lunenburg (8.0 mi).
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