City

Dover, NH

3 ZIP codes  ·  Strafford County  ·  New Hampshire

👥33,150Population
💰$92,793Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$397,900Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓61.5%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 1.2%Asian: 3.3%Other: 5.3%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.2%
Asian3.3%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads61.5% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (0.2%)
HS Graduate4,159 (18.1%)
Some College2,279 (9.9%)
Associates2,366 (10.3%)
Bachelors2,636 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree11,487 (50%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 50%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad18.1%
Some College9.9%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate50.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.4%Renter: 48.6%Tenure
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,793 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$397,900 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,540/mo
Total Housing Units15,460
Vacant Units439

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Dover, NH

Dover is a city in New Hampshire, located in Strafford County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 33,150 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Dover is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,793 is above the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dover is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $397,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,540 per month.

The population of Dover is highly educated. 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.79%).

Dover, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Dover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03820 33,150 $92,793 $397,900 $1,540 4.2% 61.5% 51.4%