Cheshire County GIS Maps
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Cheshire County, New Hampshire, has 76,458 residents across 39,490 parcels and covers 706.7 square miles. The population declined 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cheshire County is 33005.
Keene is the county's largest population center. Cheshire County also includes 25 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 43 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Cheshire County Trends
- Population
- 76,458▾
- Median Home Value
- $257,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,603▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Cheshire County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cheshire County Parcels
Cheshire County has 39,490 mapped parcels covering 443,194 acres. Site addresses reach 97.3%. Browse the interactive Cheshire County Parcel viewer here.
Cheshire County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 39,490 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 38,429 | 97.3% |
| Land use code | 38,432 | 97.3% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 0 | 0% |
| Parcel boundary | 39,490 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Cheshire County parcel records.
Cheshire County Population
Cheshire County had 76,458 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% lower than in 2010. Cheshire County added 2,633 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 108 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Keene, Rindge and Swanzey.
Population Trend in Cheshire County NH
Cheshire County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cheshire County Zip Codes
Cheshire County has 25 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Keene (03431), Rindge (03461) and Swanzey (03446). Keene is the largest zip by population, with about 24,978 residents or 33% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 49% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cheshire County NH
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03431 | Keene | 24,978 | ▾ -1.2% |
| 03461 | Rindge | 6,476 | ▴ 7.7% |
| 03446 | Swanzey | 6,351 | ▴ 1.1% |
| 03452 | Jaffrey | 5,320 | ▾ -2.5% |
| 03470 | Winchester | 4,993 | ▾ -0.8% |
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Cheshire County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cheshire County Demographics
Cheshire County has a median age of 43.5, which is close to the New Hampshire average. About 17.9% of residents are under 18, while 21.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 35.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 39.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cheshire County NH
Median Age
43.5
Under 18
17.9%
Age 65+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
35.3%
Cheshire County School Districts
Cheshire County is served by 8 public school districts with 9,603 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Keene, Contoocook Valley and Monadnock Regional. Those three districts account for about 68% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cheshire County NH
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene School District | 3,007 | 31.3% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Contoocook Valley School District | 1,936 | 20.2% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Monadnock Regional School District | 1,597 | 16.6% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Fall Mountain Regional School District | 1,394 | 14.5% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District | 1,151 | 12% | ▾ -6.3% |
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Cheshire County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cheshire County Housing & Real Estate
Cheshire County has a median home value of $257,200 and a median gross rent of $1,220. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New Hampshire median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $509,250 and homes spent about 57 days on the market.
Cheshire County Housing Mix
Cheshire County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cheshire County Housing Trends
Cheshire County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cheshire County, NH
Cheshire County has 3,801 business listings across 606 categories. The largest categories in Cheshire County business listings are Farm (92, 2.4%), Churches & Religious Organizations (85, 2.2%), and Auto Repair (74, 1.9%). The full Cheshire County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cheshire County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cheshire County, NH
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Farm | 92 | 2.4% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 85 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 74 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 72 | 1.9% |
| Structure And Geography | 57 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 54 | 1.4% |
| Professional Services | 51 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 49 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 48 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 45 | 1.2% |
Cheshire County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Retreat | Addiction Treatment and Drug Rehab in NH | PHP IOP Sober Living NH | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Marlborough |
| Franklin Pierce University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Rindge |
| The Mills of Keene | Accommodation | Keene |
| Carl C. Little, CPA | Accountant | Jaffrey |
| The Keene Axe House | Active Life | Keene |
| Cup of Life Healing Center | Acupuncture | Keene |
| Live Free Recovery Services | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Keene |
| Paragon Digital Marketing | Advertising Agency | Keene |
| Hickory Hill Farm | Agricultural Service | Hinsdale |
| Windyhurst Farm | Agriculture | Westmoreland |
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Cheshire County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cheshire County Basemaps
Cheshire County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Cheshire County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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