Dover, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02030
Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,589
- 143/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,340,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dover pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 143
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02030 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02030 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dover, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 5,589 residents across 39.1 square miles, a density of 143 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02030 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (116% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $133,756. The poverty rate is 2.7%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,340,300 (124% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 97.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,917.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 84.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02030 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dover, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02030.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02030, Dover, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,589
Population
39.1
Area (sq mi)
143
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02030?
44.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
16.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+116% vs state ZIP avg
$133,756
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02030 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Dover, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,998housing units
1,998
Total Housing Units
1,917
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
3.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,340,300
Median Home Value
+124% vs state ZIP avg
$2,917
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.1%
YoY Change (2022)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02030 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +4.8% | 152 |
| 2019 | +8.0% | 164 |
| 2020 | -2.7% | 159 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 170 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 195 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 113 business establishments in ZIP 02030, employing approximately 667 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,987,000.
113
Businesses
667
Employees
$39.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 21.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02030 vs 02052 →
ZIP 02030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01760
Natick (01760)
32,786 residents
- 02492
Needham (02492)
19,931 residents
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
18,472 residents
- 02481
Wellesley Hills (02481)
16,244 residents
- 02090
Westwood (02090)
14,636 residents
- 02052 12,024
Medfield (02052)
12,024 residents
- 02482 10,306
Wellesley (02482)
10,306 residents
- 02494 8,955
Needham Heights (02494)
8,955 residents
- 02030 5,589
Dover (02030)
5,589 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02030 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02030
Dover (02030)
$250,000 median income
- 01770
Sherborn (01770)
$250,000 median income
- 02481
Wellesley Hills (02481)
$250,000 median income
- 02052
Medfield (02052)
$235,800 median income
- 02492
Needham (02492)
$226,645 median income
- 02482
Wellesley (02482)
$226,250 median income
- 02090
Westwood (02090)
$223,125 median income
- 02494
Needham Heights (02494)
$179,720 median income
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
$156,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02030 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02052 | Medfield, MA | 12,024 | 3.7 mi |
| 02482 | Wellesley, MA | 10,306 | 4.0 mi |
| 02457 | Babson Park, MA | 1,432 | 4.3 mi |
| 02492 | Needham, MA | 19,931 | 3.4 mi |
| 02481 | Wellesley Hills, MA | 16,244 | 5.3 mi |
| 02090 | Westwood, MA | 14,636 | 3.9 mi |
| 01770 | Sherborn, MA | 4,119 | 4.7 mi |
| 01760 | Natick, MA | 32,786 | 4.7 mi |
| 02494 | Needham Heights, MA | 8,955 | 5.1 mi |
| 02081 | Walpole, MA | 18,472 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02030, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,589 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02030 in?
ZIP code 02030 (Dover) is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02030?
ZIP code 02030 in Dover, MA has a population of 5,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02030?
The median household income in ZIP 02030 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02030?
The median home value in ZIP 02030 is $1,340,300, which is 382% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02030 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02030?
ZIP code 02030 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02030 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (24), Health care and social assistance (15), Real estate and rental and leasing (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02030?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02030 increased by 15.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02030?
In ZIP code 02030, 89.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02030 is 34.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02030?
In ZIP code 02030, approximately 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02030 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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