City

Dover, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,893Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$1,285,800Median Home Value▲ 361% above avg
🎓90.7%College Grads▲ 134% above avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 2%Asian: 11.3%Other: 4.6%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic2.7%
Black2.0%
Asian11.3%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads90.7% ▲ 134% above avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate130 (3.7%)
Some College59 (1.7%)
Associates126 (3.6%)
Bachelors142 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree3,014 (86.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 3.7%Some College: 1.7%Associates: 3.6%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 86.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad3.7%
Some College1.7%
Associates3.6%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate86.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97%Renter: 3%Tenure
Owner97.0%
Renter3.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,285,800 ▲ 361% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,500/mo
Total Housing Units1,951
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
68%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Dover, MA

Dover is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,893 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Dover is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dover is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,285,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,500 per month. Homeownership is high at 97.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dover is highly educated. 90.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (78.57%).

Dover, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Dover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02030 5,893 $250,001 $1,285,800 $2,500 8.2% 90.7% 97.0%