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Dover, NH
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03820.
Population
33,364
Land area
26.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,248
ZIP codes
1
Dover and its ZIP codes
Dover at a glance
- Dover is about 8 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- It is the 4th most populous of 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.
- Households here earn a median of $94,829 a year, 4% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $436,700 (8% above New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,607 a month.
Local data for Dover, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dover, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,829
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$436,700
Median rent
$1,607/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
52.0%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,299), German Americans (4,194), French Americans (3,119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Strafford County. PPP loans are for Dover.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,546
46,615 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,278
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$918M
FY 2026, $7,010 per person
PPP loans
$96.82M
1,061 loans, 11,663 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dover, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dover, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
198
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dover, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Dover
1 in or overlapping Dover. Population shown
Cities near Dover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3 |
| SomersworthCity | 5.1 mi | 9.8 |
| South Berwick, MECensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.7 |
| South Eliot, MECensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Berwick, MECensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| NewmarketCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Kittery, MECensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.8 |
| RochesterCity | 9.9 mi | 45 |
| PortsmouthCity | 10 mi | 15.7 |
| NewfieldsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| North Berwick, MECensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Kittery Point, MECensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| York Harbor, MECensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Cape Neddick, MECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| ExeterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| EppingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dover, NH in?
- Dover is in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
- What ZIP codes are in Dover, NH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dover include 03820.
- What is the population of Dover, NH?
- About 33,364 people live in Dover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dover?
- Nearby places include Durham (3.8 mi), Somersworth (5.1 mi), South Berwick, ME (5.2 mi), South Eliot, ME (5.9 mi), Berwick, ME (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023