PlainZIP

Dover, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07801

Morris County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,386
1,003/sq mi
$84,517
Median income
$392,400
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dover pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1,003
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dover, Morris County, New Jersey, with 25,386 residents across 25.3 square miles, a density of 1,003 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,517 (31% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $38,059. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $392,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,809 per month, and 50.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07801, plus 6 more within Morris County, give a clearer read than the 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 07801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dover, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07801.

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 07801, Dover, NJ · 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

25,386

Population

25.3

Area (sq mi)

1,003

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07801?

39.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

46.1%

Foreign-Born

White 28.2%
African American 6.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%

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?

$84,517

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$38,059

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07801 ranks nationally

Dover, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,517 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,678

Total Housing Units

9,407

Occupied Units

271

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.3%
Renter 49.7%

$392,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,809

Median Rent

1958

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

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07801 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 172
2021 +11.8% 193
2022 +13.7% 219
2023 +11.0% 243
2024 +14.4% 278

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 606 business establishments in ZIP 07801, employing approximately 7,282 people with a combined annual payroll of $377,269,000.

606

Businesses

7,282

Employees

$377.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 89 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 82 13.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 11.9%
Retail trade 63 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 58 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 55 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 47 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 5.3%
Wholesale trade 28 4.6%
Manufacturing 20 3.3%
Finance and insurance 20 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.3%
Educational services 6 1.0%
Utilities 5 0.8%
Information 5 0.8%

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 07801 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 07801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 07801 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 07801 ranks #null 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
07885 Wharton, NJ 10,078 1.7 mi
07842 Hibernia, NJ 130 2.8 mi
07856 Mount Arlington, NJ 3,944 4.1 mi
07803 Mine Hill, NJ 3,651 3.7 mi
07834 Denville, NJ 17,722 4.1 mi
07866 Rockaway, NJ 22,098 4.1 mi
07869 Randolph, NJ 25,291 5.3 mi
07849 Lake Hopatcong, NJ 9,054 4.4 mi
07847 Kenvil, NJ 1,670 4.4 mi
07850 Landing, NJ 6,436 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

07960 standard
Morristown, NJ
Pop: 43,747
07054 standard
Parsippany, NJ
Pop: 29,305
07869 standard
Randolph, NJ
Pop: 25,291
07866 standard
Rockaway, NJ
Pop: 22,098
07950 standard
Morris Plains, NJ
Pop: 19,564
07928 standard
Chatham, NJ
Pop: 19,144

Related Areas

Morris County Dover, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07801 in? ▼
ZIP code 07801 (Dover) is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Morris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morris-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07801? ▼
ZIP code 07801 in Dover, NJ has a population of 25,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07801 is $84,517, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07801 is $392,400, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07801 is White at 28.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07801? ▼
ZIP code 07801 has 606 business establishments employing approximately 7,282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07801 are: Construction (89), Other services (except public administration) (82), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07801 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 07801? ▼
In ZIP code 07801, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 07801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07801 is 26.3 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 07801? ▼
In ZIP code 07801, approximately 50.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07801 is 13.2% 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.