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Dover, NJ
Town in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07801.
Population
18,563
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
6,938
ZIP codes
1
Dover and its ZIP codes
Dover at a glance
- Dover is about 5.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 66th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $73,737 a year, 29% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,700 (19% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,825 a month.
Local data for Dover, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dover, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,737
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$366,700
Median rent
$1,825/mo
Homeownership
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Colombian Americans (3,214), Mexican Americans (2,589), Honduran Americans (2,455).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Dover.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$104,045
301,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.68B
FY 2026, $7,234 per person
How people get to work
Dover, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other12.7%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dover, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,195
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dover, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
26.7%
U.S. 11.1% +15.6 pts
ZIP codes in Dover
1 in or overlapping Dover. Population shown
Cities near Dover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Victory GardensBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| WhartonBorough | 1.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Mount HopeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.2 |
| RockawayBorough | 2.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Lower Berkshire ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| White Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.6 |
| KenvilCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount TaborCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount ArlingtonBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.1 |
| HiberniaCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Morris PlainsBorough | 5.4 mi | 2.6 |
| LandingCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Rainbow LakesCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Mountain LakesBorough | 5.9 mi | 2.6 |
| SuccasunnaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.9 |
| LedgewoodCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dover, NJ in?
- Dover is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Dover, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dover include 07801.
- What is the population of Dover, NJ?
- About 18,563 people live in Dover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dover?
- Nearby places include Victory Gardens (1.1 mi), Wharton (1.6 mi), Mount Hope (2.3 mi), Rockaway (2.4 mi), Lower Berkshire Valley (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023