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Dorothy, NJ

Census-designated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08317.

Population

1,225

Land area

5.8sq mi

People per sq mi

210

ZIP codes

1

Dorothy and its ZIP codes

Full map

Dorothy at a glance

  • Dorothy is 83% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $107,366, 4% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,000 (27% below New Jersey).

Local data for Dorothy, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dorothy, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$107,366

Poverty rate

13.9%

Median home value

$333,000

Homeownership

72.6%

Bachelor's or higher

31.5%

Median age

43.1

Average commute

29.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (168), German Americans (109), Irish Americans (99).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atlantic County. PPP loans are for Dorothy.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,473

125,225 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,187

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.3B

FY 2026, $8,236 per person

PPP loans

$1.4M

17 loans, 136 jobs reported

Atlantic County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Dorothy, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.5%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dorothy, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,655

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

12,522

14.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 23°F

50.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dorothy, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.3%

U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

ZIP codes in Dorothy

1 in or overlapping Dorothy. Population shown

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Cities near Dorothy

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MilmayCensus-designated place3.1 mi8.2
Estell ManorCity3.2 mi53.4
MizpahCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.6
Cumberland-HesstownCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.5
RichlandCensus-designated place6.7 mi3.3
East VinelandCensus-designated place6.7 mi5
Mays LandingCensus-designated place7.2 mi5.6
MarshallvilleCensus-designated place8.2 mi1.2
Corbin CityCity8.6 mi7.7
TuckahoeCensus-designated place9.2 mi1
English CreekCensus-designated place9.7 mi4.8
BelleplainCensus-designated place9.9 mi7.3
Port ElizabethCensus-designated place10 mi1.5
VinelandCity10 mi68.4
McKee CityCensus-designated place10 mi4.8
BuenaBorough11 mi7.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dorothy, NJ in?
Dorothy is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Dorothy, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Dorothy include 08317.
What is the population of Dorothy, NJ?
About 1,225 people live in Dorothy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dorothy?
Nearby places include Milmay (3.1 mi), Estell Manor (3.2 mi), Mizpah (5.4 mi), Cumberland-Hesstown (5.5 mi), Richland (6.7 mi).

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

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