Dover, NH — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 03820 serves a portion of Dover, New Hampshire, within Strafford County. This community is home to approximately 22,283 residents, with a median age of 40.4 years. The median household income of $68,657 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $322,687 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Dover is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 107 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 22% and an unemployment rate of 8.6%, 03820 reflects the economic character of Strafford County in New Hampshire.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 22,283 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 8,891 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $68,657 | ↑ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $322,687 | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 107 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ↑ 121% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 3.9% | ↓ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 22% | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,364 | — |