| ZIP Code | 03824 |
|---|---|
| City | Durham |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Strafford County |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Elevation | 54 ft |
| Latitude | 43.117061 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.918807 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 33017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 20.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 81.8% ▲ 111% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 320 (7.9%) |
| Some College | 204 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 189 (4.7%) |
| Bachelors | 226 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,067 (76.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,658 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $469,900 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,432/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,884 |
| Vacant Units | 983 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,884 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 983 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 03824 is located in Durham, New Hampshire, within Strafford County. With a population of 15,054, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.7 years. Economically, 03824 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,658 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 03824 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $469,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,432 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 03824 is primarily White (86.77%). Residents are highly educated — 81.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 54% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 03824 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 03824 in Durham, NH is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,054 residents, a median household income of $126,658, and a median home value of $469,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Hampshire.