Meredith
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Meredith is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, with 6,662 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laconia, 3.9 miles S.
- 6,662residents (2020 Census)
- 509 ftelevation · 155 m
- 40.1 sq miland area · 103.8 km²
- 166 / sq mipopulation density
- 03253main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Meredith
Meredith is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,662 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 6,854 in 2025. Meredith is situated in the state's Lakes Region and serves as a major resort town. Meredith Village, the commercial center of the town, lies along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, and several other large lakes lie partially or completely within the town borders. It is home to the Stonedam Island Natural Area and the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, and it serves as one of the ports of call for the MS Mount Washington.
Meredith Village, where 2,527 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Meredith census-designated place, and is located at the junction of U.S. Route 3 and New Hampshire Route 25 at the head of Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.
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Living in Meredith
- Median household income
- $87,019
- Median home value
- $480,100
- Median rent
- $1,149/mo
- Median age
- 55.5
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Meredith had 6,662 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,662 |
|---|---|
| Density | 166 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Meredith at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Belknap County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,662 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.08 sq mi (103.8 km²) |
| Water area | 14.49 sq mi (37.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6312° N, 71.4986° W |
| ZIP codes | 03253, 03246 |
| Official website | meredithnh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300147140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Meredith
- Laconia3.9 mi S
- Center Harbor5.0 mi N
- New Hampton6.7 mi W
- Moultonborough8.9 mi NE
- Sanbornton9.0 mi SW
- Suissevale9.2 mi NE
- Bridgewater9.5 mi W
- Ashland9.7 mi NW
- Gilford9.9 mi SE
- Holderness9.9 mi NW
- Melvin Village10.4 mi NE
- Bristol10.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Meredith
What county is Meredith in?
Meredith is in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Meredith, NH?
6,662 people lived in Meredith at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Meredith, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03253. Other ZIP codes: 03246.
What is the elevation of Meredith?
509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Meredith?
Laconia (3.9 mi), Center Harbor (5.0 mi), New Hampton (6.7 mi), Moultonborough (8.9 mi), Sanbornton (9.0 mi).
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