City

Dover, DE

5 ZIP codes  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥77,274Population
💰$65,368Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$269,550Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.8%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 34.4%Asian: 2.7%Other: 5.8%Race
White45.8%
Hispanic10.6%
Black34.4%
Asian2.7%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma571 (1.2%)
HS Graduate14,845 (32.3%)
Some College6,461 (14%)
Associates6,767 (14.7%)
Bachelors4,437 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree12,942 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58%Renter: 42%Tenure
Owner58.0%
Renter42.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,368 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$269,550 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,297/mo
Total Housing Units31,490
Vacant Units2,350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Dover, DE

Dover is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 77,274 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Dover is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,368 is near the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dover is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $269,550, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,297 per month.

The population of Dover is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.8%.

Dover, DE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Delaware. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Dover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19901 39,149 $63,891 $258,400 $1,353 7.6% 37.3% 54.1%
19904 38,125 $66,885 $281,000 $1,240 5.4% 38.2% 62.0%