Nelson
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Nelson is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, with 629 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,493 ft (455 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrisville, 4.4 miles SE.
- 629residents (2020 Census)
- 1,493 ftelevation · 455 m
- 21.9 sq miland area · 56.8 km²
- 29 / sq mipopulation density
- 03457ZIP code
About Nelson
Nelson is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 629 at the 2020 census, down from 729 at the 2010 census, and was an estimated 661 in 2025. Nelson includes the village of Munsonville.
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Living in Nelson
- Median household income
- $99,792
- Median home value
- $340,900
- Median rent
- $1,203/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Nelson had 629 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 629 |
|---|---|
| Density | 29 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nelson at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Cheshire County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 629 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.91 sq mi (56.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9995° N, 72.1217° W |
| ZIP code | 03457 |
| Official website | townofnelson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300550580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nelson
- Harrisville4.4 mi SE
- Sullivan4.9 mi W
- Roxbury5.2 mi SW
- Stoddard5.3 mi N
- Hancock6.4 mi E
- Gilsum7.7 mi W
- Antrim7.9 mi NE
- Dublin8.1 mi S
- Marlborough8.3 mi S
- Windsor9.6 mi NE
- Keene9.9 mi W
- Marlow10.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nelson
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Nelson, NH?
629 people lived in Nelson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson, NH?
The ZIP code of Nelson is 03457.
What is the elevation of Nelson?
1,493 feet (455 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nelson?
Harrisville (4.4 mi), Sullivan (4.9 mi), Roxbury (5.2 mi), Stoddard (5.3 mi), Hancock (6.4 mi).
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