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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
$250,001
Median income
$1,340,300
Median home value
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 $250,001 (116% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $133,756. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,340,300 (124% above the state average) with median rent at $2,917 per month, and 97.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02030 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 02030?

44.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

16.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+116% vs state

$133,756

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02030 ranks nationally

Dover, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 89.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 84.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,998

Total Housing Units

1,917

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.9%
Renter 2.1%

$1,340,300

Median Home Value

+124% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02030 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 55,055
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Pop: 35,744
02368 standard
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Pop: 32,158
02038 standard
Franklin, MA
Pop: 31,635
02446 standard
Brookline, MA
Pop: 29,311
02062 standard
Norwood, MA
Pop: 28,602

Related Areas

Norfolk County Dover, MA Massachusetts

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 $250,001, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.