The city is located on the shores of the Boston Bay, on the central Massachusetts coast. The most pleasant months to visit New Durham City are July and August. January and February are the least pleasant months. New Durham City is home to the oldest Baptist church in the city. The population of New Durham City is approximately 2,700 people. The city's zip code is 03855.
The earliest part of the neighborhood was largely undeveloped until the 1880s when stylish houses began to appear. Pioneering Durham families built homes in the area as the population increased. By the 1920s, the neighborhood was full. Wealthy residents had to look for building lots in the suburbs. The Morehead Hill area was the city's most prestigious neighborhood. However, after the Second World War, Forest Hills and Hope Valley took over. In the meantime, the Holloway Street Historic District maintained its cachet and many of its early residents remained lifelong residents.
The average family size in New Durham is 3.2 people. That's the third highest family size in the New Durham area. The median household income in New Durham is $36,226 per capita. This means that households in New Durham have a higher median income than their counterparts in other communities. Using the New Durham area zip code, residents can learn about the various economic and social factors in the town.