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Dover, MA

Census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02030.

Population

2,308

Land area

4.2sq mi

People per sq mi

544

ZIP codes

1

Dover and its ZIP codes

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Dover at a glance

  • Dover is 40% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,308,300 (about 2.3 times the Massachusetts figure).

Local data for Dover, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dover, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$250,000+

Poverty rate

3.3%

Median home value

$1,308,300

Homeownership

97.9%

Bachelor's or higher

83.4%

Median age

47.5

Average commute

36.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (507), German Americans (430), Chinese Americans (271).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norfolk County. PPP loans are for Dover.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$87,023

348,528 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$119,680

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$6.2B

FY 2026, $8,571 per person

PPP loans

$6.3M

159 loans, 603 jobs reported

Norfolk County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Dover, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone41.2%
  • Carpooled13.3%
  • Public transit4.2%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home37.4%

Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dover, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

2,088

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

3,015

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 18°F

47.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dover, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

21.3%

U.S. 33.3% -12.0 pts

Diabetes

7.9%

U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts

Smoking

6.1%

U.S. 12.8% -6.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.1%

U.S. 11.1% -9.0 pts

ZIP codes in Dover

1 in or overlapping Dover. Population shown

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Cities near Dover

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NeedhamCensus-designated place3.4 mi12.3
WellesleyCensus-designated place3.9 mi10
MedfieldCensus-designated place4.2 mi4.9
DedhamCensus-designated place4.8 mi10.3
NorwoodCensus-designated place5.8 mi10.4
NewtonCity6.5 mi17.8
Millis-ClicquotCensus-designated place7 mi3.1
CochituateCensus-designated place7.2 mi3.8
WalpoleCensus-designated place7.6 mi2.8
BrooklineCensus-designated place8.6 mi6.8
MiltonCensus-designated place9.3 mi13
FraminghamCity9.4 mi25
SharonCensus-designated place10 mi3
WatertownCity10 mi4
WalthamCity10 mi12.7
BostonCity11 mi48.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dover, MA in?
Dover is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Dover, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Dover include 02030.
What is the population of Dover, MA?
About 2,308 people live in Dover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dover?
Nearby places include Needham (3.4 mi), Wellesley (3.9 mi), Medfield (4.2 mi), Dedham (4.8 mi), Norwood (5.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023