Durham
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Durham is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, with 15,490 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newmarket, 3.7 miles SW.
- 15,490residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 22.4 sq miland area · 58.0 km²
- 691 / sq mipopulation density
- 03824ZIP code
About Durham
Durham is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 15,490 at the 2020 census, up from 14,638 at the 2010 census. The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is located in Durham.
The primary settlement in the town, where 11,147 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Durham census-designated place (CDP) and includes the densely populated portion of the town centered on the intersection of New Hampshire Route 108 and Main Street, which includes the university that dominates the town.
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Living in Durham
- Median household income
- $124,056
- Median home value
- $504,300
- Median rent
- $1,429/mo
- Median age
- 20.8
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Durham had 15,490 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,490 |
|---|---|
| Density | 691 per sq mi (267 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Durham at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Strafford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 15,490 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.41 sq mi (58.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.35 sq mi (6.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1203° N, 70.9180° W |
| ZIP code | 03824 |
| Official website | ci.durham.nh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301719700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Durham
- Newmarket3.7 mi SW
- Madbury3.9 mi N
- Lee4.5 mi W
- Dover4.9 mi N
- Newington5.3 mi SE
- Newfields6.2 mi SW
- South Eliot, ME6.4 mi E
- Greenland6.7 mi SE
- Stratham7.3 mi S
- Eliot, ME7.5 mi E
- Rollinsford7.8 mi NE
- Portsmouth8.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Durham
What county is Durham in?
Durham is in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Durham, NH?
15,490 people lived in Durham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Durham, NH?
The ZIP code of Durham is 03824.
What is the elevation of Durham?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Durham?
Newmarket (3.7 mi), Madbury (3.9 mi), Lee (4.5 mi), Dover (4.9 mi), Newington (5.3 mi).
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