City

Dover, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥26,434Population
💰$81,058Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$222,400Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 2.9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black2.9%
Asian1.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma196 (1.1%)
HS Graduate7,663 (42.2%)
Some College2,815 (15.5%)
Associates1,460 (8%)
Bachelors2,145 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree3,864 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College15.5%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,058 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,400 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,189/mo
Total Housing Units11,442
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Dover, PA

Dover is a city in Pennsylvania, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,434 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Dover is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,058 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dover is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,189 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dover is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.47%).

Dover, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Dover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17315 26,434 $81,058 $222,400 $1,189 2.3% 33.1% 89.5%