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Durham, NH
Census-designated place in Strafford County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03824.
Population
10,681
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,531
ZIP codes
1
Durham and its ZIP codes
Durham at a glance
- Durham is about 23 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.
- The median household income is $112,070, 13% above the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $498,000 (24% above New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,302 a month.
Local data for Durham, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Durham, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,070
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$498,000
Median rent
$1,302/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
75.4%
Median age
20.1
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,044), Italian Americans (1,771), German Americans (1,128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Strafford County. PPP loans are for Durham.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,546
46,615 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,278
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$918M
FY 2026, $7,010 per person
How people get to work
Durham, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone43.2%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked34.1%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Durham, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
198
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Durham, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
3.7%
U.S. 12.1% -8.4 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Durham
1 in or overlapping Durham. Population shown
Cities near Durham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoverCity | 3.8 mi | 26.7 |
| NewmarketCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.3 |
| South Eliot, MECensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.2 |
| NewfieldsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SomersworthCity | 8.1 mi | 9.8 |
| South Berwick, MECensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.7 |
| PortsmouthCity | 9.3 mi | 15.7 |
| Berwick, MECensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Kittery, MECensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.8 |
| ExeterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| EppingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| RochesterCity | 12 mi | 45 |
| Kittery Point, MECensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| York Harbor, MECensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| RaymondCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Durham, NH in?
- Durham is in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
- What ZIP codes are in Durham, NH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Durham include 03824.
- What is the population of Durham, NH?
- About 10,681 people live in Durham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Durham?
- Nearby places include Dover (3.8 mi), Newmarket (4.6 mi), South Eliot, ME (6.8 mi), Newfields (7.5 mi), Somersworth (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023