City

Dorothy, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Atlantic County  ·  New Jersey

👥1,292Population
💰$103,945Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$301,400Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊13.5%Unemployment▲ 176% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.2%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 10.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White72.2%
Hispanic11.8%
Black10.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
0%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment13.5% ▲ 176% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate418 (42.4%)
Some College104 (10.5%)
Associates78 (7.9%)
Bachelors121 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree264 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College10.5%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,945 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$301,400 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units648
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Dorothy, NJ

Dorothy is a city in New Jersey, located in Atlantic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,292 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Dorothy is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,945 is above the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dorothy is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,400, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dorothy is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.21%).

Dorothy, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Dorothy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08317 1,292 $103,945 $301,400 13.5% 39.1% 80.7%