City

Dover Plains, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Dutchess County  ·  New York

👥5,074Population
💰$82,636Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$282,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.6%Hispanic: 14.1%Black: 1%Asian: 2.4%Other: 6.7%Race
White75.6%
Hispanic14.1%
Black1.0%
Asian2.4%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma206 (5.8%)
HS Graduate1,011 (28.7%)
Some College384 (10.9%)
Associates589 (16.7%)
Bachelors356 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree977 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College10.9%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,636 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$282,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,339/mo
Total Housing Units2,135
Vacant Units344

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Dover Plains, NY

Dover Plains is a city in New York, located in Dutchess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,074 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Dover Plains is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,636 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dover Plains is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,339 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dover Plains is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.64%).

Dover Plains, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Dover Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12522 5,074 $82,636 $282,000 $1,339 8.4% 37.8% 66.2%