City

Dover, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Craven County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,849Population
💰$48,929Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂59.2Median Age
🏠$118,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓47.7%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 34.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White62.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black34.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.86
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads47.7% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate273 (20.7%)
Some College133 (10.1%)
Associates278 (21.1%)
Bachelors244 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree386 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad20.7%
Some College10.1%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,929 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$118,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units1,258
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
52%
About Dover, NC

Dover is a city in North Carolina, located in Craven County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,849 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.2 years.

Economically, Dover is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,929 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well 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 $118,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dover is well-educated. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (62.9%).

Dover, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Dover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28526 1,849 $48,929 $118,600 $867 1.0% 47.7% 77.9%