Peterborough
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Peterborough is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with 6,418 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenfield, 4.6 miles NE.
- 6,418residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 38.0 sq miland area · 98.5 km²
- 169 / sq mipopulation density
- 03458ZIP code
About Peterborough
Peterborough is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,418 at the 2020 census. The main village, with 3,090 people at the 2020 census, is a census-designated place (CDP) and lies along the Contoocook River at the junction of U.S. Route 202 and New Hampshire Route 101. Peterborough is 38 miles (61 km) west of Manchester and 72 miles (116 km) northwest of Boston.
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Living in Peterborough
- Median household income
- $98,401
- Median home value
- $404,500
- Median rent
- $1,395/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Peterborough had 6,418 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,418 |
|---|---|
| Density | 169 per sq mi (65 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peterborough at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,418 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.02 sq mi (98.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8901° N, 71.9412° W |
| ZIP code | 03458 |
| Official website | townofpeterborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301160580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peterborough
- Greenfield4.6 mi NE
- Sharon5.1 mi S
- Temple5.5 mi SE
- Dublin6.5 mi W
- Hancock6.7 mi NW
- Jaffrey7.3 mi SW
- Harrisville7.6 mi NW
- Lyndeborough8.8 mi E
- Bennington9.2 mi N
- Wilton9.5 mi SE
- Francestown9.6 mi NE
- Rindge9.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peterborough
What county is Peterborough in?
Peterborough is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Peterborough, NH?
6,418 people lived in Peterborough at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peterborough, NH?
The ZIP code of Peterborough is 03458.
What is the elevation of Peterborough?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peterborough?
Greenfield (4.6 mi), Sharon (5.1 mi), Temple (5.5 mi), Dublin (6.5 mi), Hancock (6.7 mi).
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