Derry New Hampshire Map

About Derry, New Hampshire

Derry is a locality in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of 22,879. Derry is located at 42.8806°N, 71.3273°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3038.

Derry, New Hampshire, unfolds across rolling terrain where the earth gently slopes toward meandering streams and the occasional pond, its landscape a quiet testament to glacial sculpting. It lies 9.1 miles east-south-east of Merrimack Valley, MA (from Merrimack Valley, MA: bearing 123°T), and is situated 2.6 miles east-north-east of Londonderry. The air here, especially in autumn, carries a crispness that hints at the approaching winter, a scent of fallen leaves and damp soil permeating the streets. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled fingers, cast shifting patterns of light and shadow across weathered clapboard homes and the sturdy brick of older commercial buildings. The rhythm of life in Derry is one of measured steps, a comfortable pace that allows for contemplation of the surrounding woodlands and the quiet hum of daily existence. The economic roots of Derry run deep, drawing strength from a history intertwined with agriculture and later, the burgeoning industries of New England. For generations, apple orchards have been a defining feature, their fruit a sweet symbol of the land's bounty, harvested and shared with a community that values its heritage. This agricultural legacy has subtly shaped the local character, fostering a sense of self-reliance and connection to the seasons. Today, while industry has diversified, the spirit of innovation remains, evident in the small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures that contribute to Derry's ongoing story. The town also holds a particular distinction as the birthplace of Alan Shepard, the first American in space, a quiet nod to the extraordinary potential that can emerge from seemingly ordinary soil.

About This Derry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Derry, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.880643, -71.327286. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Derry and Rockingham County.

Detailed location data for Derry includes the ZIP code (03038), telephone area code (603), county seat of Rockingham County (Brentwood), and school district assignment (Derry School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Derry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.