03820 ZIP Code
Dover, New hampshire
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 03820 |
| City/Town: | Dover |
| County: | Strafford |
| State: | New hampshire |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,925 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,868 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,062 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,263 |
| Median Home Value: | $368,200 |
| Land Area: | 27.3 sq miles
70.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
6.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1864, -70.8836 |
Population Information (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,925 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,341 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,584 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,750 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,332 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,449 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,327 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,321 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,150 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,332 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,878 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,195 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,757 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,054 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,658 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 722 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $368,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,436 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,263 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,624 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 639 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,603 | 52.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,021 | 48.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,746 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 335 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 511 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,760 | 20.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,572 | 15.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,535 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,863 | 33.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,170 | 17.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (03820 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,868 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,760 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $132,222 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,062 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,238 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,407 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 743 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,675 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,591 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,749 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,023 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,344 | 89.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 433 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,302 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 392 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,454 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 846 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,367 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 245 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 555 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 497 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (03820 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 330 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 565 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 633 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,048 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,385 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,175 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,829 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,432 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,941 | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,286 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (03820 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,625 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 883 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 420 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 355 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,849 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (03820 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 605 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,443 | 12.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 296 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,773 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 481 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 355 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,960 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,687 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,771 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,216 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 903 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 889 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,060 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,229 | 76.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,277 | 28.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,902 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (03820 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,009 | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,101 | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,348 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 639 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 377 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 846 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (03820 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,409 | 42.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 987 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,110 | 7.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,831 | 12.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,356 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 834 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,292 | 15.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 444 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (03820 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 135 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,096 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,701 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,594 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,277 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,820 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,191 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,141 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 304 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,004 | 26.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (03820 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 517 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,319 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,274 | 34.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,442 | 29.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,170 | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 541 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (03820 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,922 | 40.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,366 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,423 | 16.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,175 | 28.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 185 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 209 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 285 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (03820 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 602 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,541 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,394 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,087 | 14.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (03820 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 165 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 216 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 146 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 100 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,679 | 22.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,540 | 46.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,615 | 21.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 142 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (03820 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,561 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,014 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,436 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,624 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,559 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,479 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,038 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,630 | 24.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,475 | 23.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,838 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (03820 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,162 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,437 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,957 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 240 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,418 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,024 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (03820 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,224 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 455 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 292 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,137 | 34.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,293 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,047 | 32.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,228 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,576 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,962 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,778 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 163 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,086 | 55.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,529 | 40.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (03820 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,388 | 80.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,110 | 18.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,445 | 40.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,454 | 56.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,914 | 31.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 211 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (03820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,010 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 667 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,915 | 287.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,915 | 287.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,915 | 287.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 473 | 70.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 102 | 15.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 213 | 31.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 191 | 28.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (03820 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,175 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,826 | 92.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,349 | 7.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 507 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 995 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 731 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 116 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (03820 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,624 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,990 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Dover, NH03820