| ZIP Code | 03038 |
|---|---|
| City | Derry |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 455 ft |
| Latitude | 42.892761 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.276763 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 4.8% ▼ 52% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.0% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 204 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,595 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 2,455 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 3,366 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,319 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,417 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,306 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $381,700 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,473/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,207 |
| Vacant Units | 1,028 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,207 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,028 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 03038 is located in Derry, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. With a population of 34,622, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 03038 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,306 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03038 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $381,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,473 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 03038 is primarily White (90.82%). Residents are well-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.8%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03038 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 03038 in Derry, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,622 residents, a median household income of $104,306, and a median home value of $381,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.