ZIP Code 02030
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Dover · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 5,589
- Median income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,340,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 84.8%
- Land area
- 39.1 sq mi
143/sq mi
▲ 228% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 382% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
New York
ZIP code 02030 in Dover, Massachusetts has a population of 5,589. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $1,340,300, 382% above the US average. 84.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.1 square miles in Dover, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 5,589 residents, producing a population density of 143 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02030 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02030 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 02030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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?
$250,001
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
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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