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Hanover, NH
Census-designated place in Grafton County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03755.
Population
8,479
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,875
ZIP codes
1
Hanover and its ZIP codes
Hanover at a glance
- Hanover is about 12 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.
- Households here earn a median of $153,281 a year, 55% more than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $842,600 (about 2.1 times the New Hampshire figure) and median rent is $2,254 a month.
Local data for Hanover, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanover, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$153,281
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$842,600
Median rent
$2,254/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
89.2%
Median age
21.8
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,169), German Americans (1,057), Chinese Americans (667).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grafton County. PPP loans are for Hanover.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,790
54,628 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$949M
FY 2026, $10,414 per person
How people get to work
Hanover, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.4%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked17.3%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home26.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,307
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
330
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanover, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
18.8%
U.S. 33.3% -14.5 pts
Diabetes
4.6%
U.S. 12.1% -7.5 pts
Smoking
5.4%
U.S. 12.8% -7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Hanover
1 in or overlapping Hanover. Population shown
Cities near Hanover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich, VTCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Wilder, VTCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Hartford Village, VTCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| White River Junction, VTCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.3 |
| LebanonCity | 5.1 mi | 40.3 |
| EnfieldCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Quechee, VTCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| North Hartland, VTCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1 |
| PlainfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Hartland, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Woodstock, VTVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| CanaanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| South Royalton, VTCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Fairlee, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| West Woodstock, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| South Woodstock, VTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanover, NH in?
- Hanover is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- What ZIP codes are in Hanover, NH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hanover include 03755.
- What is the population of Hanover, NH?
- About 8,479 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanover?
- Nearby places include Norwich, VT (1.5 mi), Wilder, VT (2.8 mi), Hartford Village, VT (4.4 mi), White River Junction, VT (4.8 mi), Lebanon (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023