City

Dover, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥119Population
💰$44,688Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂59.1Median Age
🏠$108,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
5%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
38%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
HS Graduate28 (30.4%)
Some College35 (38%)
Associates10 (10.9%)
Bachelors7 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree12 (13%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 38%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 13%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Some College38.0%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,688 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$108,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
41%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Dover, IL

Dover is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 119 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.1 years.

Economically, Dover is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,688 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 $108,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dover is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.28%).

Dover, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Dover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61323 119 $44,688 $108,700 $813 3.9% 20.7% 83.3%