Lebanon, NH: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Lebanon? It is a small incorporated city in Grafton County, New Hampshire, with an estimated 26,666 people according to our dataset. It lies at 43.635°N, 72.253°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Lebanon, NH?

What is the population of Lebanon, NH?

Lebanon has an estimated population of 26,666. That makes it the 7th largest of 38 places in New Hampshire, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in New Hampshire has about 2,432 residents, so Lebanon is roughly 11.0 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in New Hampshire with a similar population include Rochester (31,526), Keene (22,786), Laconia (19,371), Claremont (12,932), Somersworth (11,968). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Lebanon differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Lebanon?

Lebanon has about 337 people per square mile (130 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within New Hampshire, it is denser than about 24% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Lebanon use?

Lebanon uses 3 ZIP codes: 03784, 03766, 03756. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 0 are assigned to the Northeast (New England, New Jersey and Puerto Rico). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Lebanon in?

Lebanon is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 747 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Lebanon located in New Hampshire?

Lebanon lies in the western part of New Hampshire, at 43.635° north latitude and 72.253° west longitude. The state capital, Concord, is about 45 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Bellows Falls, VT, roughly 36 miles to the south, which shows how near Lebanon is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Manchester, NH, 61 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Lebanon, NH?

The closest listed place to Lebanon is Claremont, NH, 18.2 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Lebanon in?

Lebanon is in Grafton County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 33009. The county contains 5 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include North Haverhill (905), Woodsville (851), Mountain Lakes (662), North Woodstock (378). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Lebanon from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Lebanon is closest to New York, NY at about 220 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,534 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Lebanon?

Yes. Our data lists 14 other places named Lebanon: Lebanon, PA (78,302), Lebanon, TN (38,518), Lebanon, OR (22,160), Lebanon, OH (20,659), Lebanon, IN (16,065), Lebanon, MO (14,798), Lebanon, KY (5,817), Lebanon, IL (4,238), and 6 more. When you search for Lebanon, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Lebanon in Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Planning a move to Lebanon?

If you are weighing Lebanon, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.