City

Dover, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Pope County  ·  Arkansas

👥8,498Population
💰$47,250Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$124,500Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 4%Black: 1%Other: 4%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma105 (2%)
HS Graduate2,110 (41%)
Some College761 (14.8%)
Associates803 (15.6%)
Bachelors433 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree937 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College14.8%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,250 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$124,500 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units3,988
Vacant Units519

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Dover, AR

Dover is a city in Arkansas, located in Pope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,498 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Dover is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,250 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dover is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dover is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.34%).

Dover, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Dover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72837 8,498 $47,250 $124,500 $847 4.2% 26.6% 83.1%