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Derry, NH

Census-designated place in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03038.

Population

21,339

Land area

16sq mi

People per sq mi

1,332

ZIP codes

1

Derry and its ZIP codes

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Derry at a glance

  • Derry is about 8.5 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 8th among 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.
  • The median household income is $91,673, 7% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $391,200 and median rent is $1,549 a month.

Local data for Derry, NH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Derry, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$91,673

Poverty rate

4.4%

Median home value

$391,200

Median rent

$1,549/mo

Homeownership

59.1%

Bachelor's or higher

36.7%

Median age

41.0

Average commute

29.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,752), Italian Americans (2,784), French Americans (2,310).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Derry.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$76,187

157,506 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$100,216

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3B

FY 2026, $9,563 per person

PPP loans

$51.6M

816 loans, 6,693 jobs reported

Rockingham County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Derry, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.0%
  • Carpooled13.1%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home14.2%

Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Derry, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

1,103

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,047

2.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 15°F

46.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Derry, NH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.8%

U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts

Diabetes

8.5%

U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Derry

1 in or overlapping Derry. Population shown

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Cities near Derry

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LondonderryCensus-designated place4.5 mi12.2
ManchesterCity9.8 mi33.1
East MerrimackCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
RaymondCensus-designated place11 mi6.5
Methuen, MACity12 mi22.2
HudsonCensus-designated place12 mi3.1
Haverhill, MACity12 mi33
South HooksettCensus-designated place13 mi6.7
EppingCensus-designated place14 mi4.3
NashuaCity14 mi30.8
PinardvilleCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
Lawrence, MACity14 mi6.9
HooksettCensus-designated place17 mi5.4
Amesbury, MACity17 mi12.3
AmherstCensus-designated place18 mi0.7
Lowell, MACity18 mi13.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Derry, NH in?
Derry is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
What ZIP codes are in Derry, NH?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Derry include 03038.
What is the population of Derry, NH?
About 21,339 people live in Derry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Derry?
Nearby places include Londonderry (4.5 mi), Manchester (9.8 mi), East Merrimack (11 mi), Raymond (11 mi), Methuen, MA (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023