West Peterborough, New Hampshire facts for kids
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West Peterborough, New Hampshire
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 West Peterborough, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
West Peterborough, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Town | Peterborough |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03468
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| GNIS feature ID | 870786 |
West Peterborough is a small community located in the town of Peterborough, New Hampshire. It is found in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, which is part of the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger town, but they don't have their own separate local government.
This community is found along the beautiful Nubanusit Brook, in the western part of Peterborough. If you travel east on Union Street for about 2 miles (3.2 km), you'll reach the center of Peterborough. You can also go south on Union Street for about 0.6 miles (1 km) to reach New Hampshire Route 101. This highway connects the town of Keene to the west with Milford to the east.
What is West Peterborough?
West Peterborough has its own special ZIP code, which is 03468. A ZIP code helps the postal service deliver mail to the right place. Even though it has its own ZIP code, the people living in West Peterborough are counted as part of the larger Peterborough census-designated place. This means their population is included with the main settled area of Peterborough.
