Derry
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Derry is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with 34,317 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 282 ft (86 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Windham, 5.4 miles S.
- 34,317residents (2020 Census)
- 282 ftelevation · 86 m
- 35.5 sq miland area · 91.9 km²
- 967 / sq mipopulation density
- 03038ZIP code
About Derry
Derry is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 34,317 at the 2020 census. Although it is a town and not a city, Derry is the most populous community in Rockingham County and the 4th most populous in the state. The town's nickname, "Spacetown", derives from the fact that Derry is the birthplace of Alan Shepard, the first astronaut from the United States in space. Derry was also for a time the home of the poet Robert Frost and his family.
The Derry census-designated place, with a 2020 population of 22,879, occupies the central part of the town, extending from Derry's downtown in the west to the town of Hampstead in the east. The town also includes the village of East Derry.
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Living in Derry
- Median household income
- $108,944
- Median home value
- $432,000
- Median rent
- $1,547/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Derry had 34,317 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,317 |
|---|---|
| Density | 967 per sq mi (374 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Derry at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 34,317 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.47 sq mi (91.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8876° N, 71.2820° W |
| ZIP code | 03038 |
| Official website | derry-nh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301517940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Derry
- Windham5.4 mi S
- Hampstead5.6 mi E
- Londonderry5.6 mi W
- Sandown5.9 mi NE
- Atkinson6.7 mi SE
- Chester6.8 mi N
- Salem7.5 mi SE
- Auburn8.4 mi NW
- Danville8.7 mi E
- Litchfield9.9 mi W
- Plaistow10.0 mi E
- East Merrimack10.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Derry
What county is Derry in?
Derry is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Derry, NH?
34,317 people lived in Derry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Derry, NH?
The ZIP code of Derry is 03038.
What is the elevation of Derry?
282 feet (86 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Derry?
Windham (5.4 mi), Hampstead (5.6 mi), Londonderry (5.6 mi), Sandown (5.9 mi), Atkinson (6.7 mi).
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