Dover
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Dover is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, with 32,741 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Madbury, 3.0 miles W.
- 32,741residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 26.7 sq miland area · 69.2 km²
- 1,225 / sq mipopulation density
- 03820main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Dover
Dover is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 32,741 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the New Hampshire Seacoast region and the fifth most populous city in New Hampshire.
It is the county seat of Strafford County, and home to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, the Woodman Institute Museum, and the Children's Museum of New Hampshire.
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Living in Dover
- Median household income
- $94,829
- Median home value
- $436,700
- Median rent
- $1,607/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Dover had 32,741 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,741 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,225 per sq mi (473 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dover at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Strafford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,741 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.73 sq mi (69.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1864° N, 70.8836° W |
| ZIP codes | 03820, 03823, 03869 |
| Official website | ci.dover.nh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3318820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dover
- Madbury3.0 mi W
- Rollinsford3.1 mi NE
- Somersworth4.6 mi N
- Durham4.9 mi S
- South Eliot, ME5.8 mi SE
- Eliot, ME6.1 mi SE
- South Berwick, ME7.3 mi NE
- Newington7.7 mi SE
- Lee7.8 mi SW
- Berwick, ME8.1 mi N
- Barrington8.1 mi W
- Newmarket8.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dover
What county is Dover in?
Dover is in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Dover, NH?
32,741 people lived in Dover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dover, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03820. Other ZIP codes: 03823, 03869.
What is the elevation of Dover?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dover?
Madbury (3.0 mi), Rollinsford (3.1 mi), Somersworth (4.6 mi), Durham (4.9 mi), South Eliot (5.8 mi).
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