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ZIP 03820

Part of Dover, NH
Pop. 33,440·Strafford County·13th most expensive ZIP in New Hampshire
Median rent (all units)
$2,267/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$302
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ZIP 03820 · $2,267
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$2,840
Research median
$2,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,204/yr
At $2,267/mo median
Location
CityDover
StateNH
CountyStrafford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 03820 (Dover, NH) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,440
Median income
$94,897
Median age
36.9
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
16.9%
30.1%
24.1%
12.1%
16.8%
Under 1816.9%
18–3430.1%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.1%
65+16.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black1.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian4.8%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
19.6%
25.1%
52%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+52%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 03820 in Dover, NH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,559 → $2,267
up 45.4%
Income
$82,464 → $94,897
up 15.1%
Population
32,676 → 33,440
up 2.3%
Renter share
48.2% → 47.3%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
47.9% → 52%
+4.1 pts
Median age
36.2 → 36.9
+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 03820 in Dover, NH has shifted from $1,559 to $2,267, up 45.4% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,464 in 2021 to $94,897 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 03820 in Dover, NH adding about 764 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.9% to 52% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 03820 in Dover, NH market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 03820 covers Dover, NH. The median rent here is $2,267/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($94,897/yr), ZIP 03820 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 03820?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 03820 (Dover, NH) is $2,267. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 03820 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 03820's median rent of $2,267/mo is $302 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 03820 compare to other ZIPs in New Hampshire?

ZIP 03820 falls in the middle range for New Hampshire, ranking #13 out of 25 ZIPs at $2,267/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 03820?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,267/mo in ZIP 03820. The local median household income is $94,897/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 03820?

Rent in ZIP 03820 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 03820 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 03820 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,267/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($94,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 03820 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 03820 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of ZIP 03820 households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 03820 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 03820 compare to the rest of Dover?

ZIP 03820 sits right at the Dover citywide median of $2,267/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 03820 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 03820 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,267/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 03820's median household income ($94,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 03820 29%Benchmark 30%
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