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 High-density area
- $84,517
- Median income Above-median income area
- $392,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07801 (Dover, NJ) rose +14.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.2 in 2023 to 278.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,059. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $392,400 (24% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,809; owner occupancy is 50.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morris County, so 07801 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 07801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dover, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07801.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07801?
39.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
46.1%
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?
$84,517
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$38,059
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07801 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Dover, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,517 20th percentile higher than 20% of 565 New Jersey 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
9,678housing units
9,678
Total Housing Units
9,407
Occupied Units
271
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,400
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07801 vs 07885 →
ZIP 07801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07801
Dover (07801)
25,386 residents
- 07869
Randolph (07869)
25,291 residents
- 07866
Rockaway (07866)
22,098 residents
- 07834
Denville (07834)
17,722 residents
- 07885 10,078
Wharton (07885)
10,078 residents
- 07849 9,054
Lake Hopatcong (07849)
9,054 residents
- 07850 6,436
Landing (07850)
6,436 residents
- 07856 3,944
Mount Arlington (07856)
3,944 residents
- 07803 3,651
Mine Hill (07803)
3,651 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07869
Randolph (07869)
$169,497 median income
- 07834
Denville (07834)
$156,902 median income
- 07866
Rockaway (07866)
$131,403 median income
- 07803
Mine Hill (07803)
$119,583 median income
- 07849
Lake Hopatcong (07849)
$117,298 median income
- 07850
Landing (07850)
$106,806 median income
- 07885
Wharton (07885)
$100,716 median income
- 07856
Mount Arlington (07856)
$92,466 median income
- 07847
Kenvil (07847)
$85,327 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07801, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,386 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 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.
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