City

Durham, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Strafford County  ·  New Hampshire

👥15,054Population
💰$126,658Median HH Income▲ 66% above avg
🎂20.7Median Age
🏠$469,900Median Home Value▲ 69% above avg
🎓81.8%College Grads▲ 111% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 3.8%Other: 5%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.5%
Asian3.8%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
59%
25–44
10%
45–64
11%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads81.8% ▲ 111% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.5%)
HS Graduate320 (7.9%)
Some College204 (5.1%)
Associates189 (4.7%)
Bachelors226 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree3,067 (76.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 7.9%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 4.7%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 76.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad7.9%
Some College5.1%
Associates4.7%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate76.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$126,658 ▲ 66% above avg
Median Home Value$469,900 ▲ 69% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,432/mo
Total Housing Units3,884
Vacant Units983

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
53%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Durham, NH

Durham is a city in New Hampshire, located in Strafford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,054 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 20.7 years.

Economically, Durham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $126,658 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Durham is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $469,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,432 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Durham is highly educated. 81.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (86.77%).

Durham, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Durham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03824 15,054 $126,658 $469,900 $1,432 4.3% 81.8% 65.2%