Portsmouth
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with 21,956 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newington, 2.8 miles NW.
- 21,956residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 15.7 sq miland area · 40.6 km²
- 1,402 / sq mipopulation density
- 03801main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It had a population of 21,956 at the 2020 census. A historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination on the Piscataqua River bordering the state of Maine, Portsmouth was formerly home to Pease Air Force Base, since converted to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
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Living in Portsmouth
- Median household income
- $106,219
- Median home value
- $688,500
- Median rent
- $1,869/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Portsmouth had 21,956 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,956 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,402 per sq mi (541 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portsmouth at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,956 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.66 sq mi (40.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.16 sq mi (3.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0606° N, 70.7803° W |
| ZIP codes | 03801, 03870 |
| Official website | cityofportsmouth.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3362900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portsmouth
- Newington2.8 mi NW
- Kittery, ME2.9 mi NE
- New Castle3.2 mi E
- Greenland3.6 mi SW
- Rye3.6 mi SE
- Kittery Point, ME5.1 mi NE
- South Eliot, ME5.2 mi N
- Eliot, ME6.1 mi N
- North Hampton6.1 mi SW
- Stratham6.9 mi SW
- Durham8.1 mi NW
- Newmarket8.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth
What county is Portsmouth in?
Portsmouth is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Portsmouth, NH?
21,956 people lived in Portsmouth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Portsmouth, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03801. Other ZIP codes: 03870.
What is the elevation of Portsmouth?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Portsmouth?
Newington (2.8 mi), Kittery (2.9 mi), New Castle (3.2 mi), Greenland (3.6 mi), Rye (3.6 mi).
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