02030 ZIP Code — Dover, MA

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02030 is located in Dover, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 15.10 square miles and serves a population of 5,886 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.

About ZIP code 02030

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,152,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($250,001) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02030 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

5,886
population
15.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02030 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02030

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City Status
Dover Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
02052 Medfield (4.3 mi) 01770 Sherborn (4.5 mi) 01760 Natick (4.6 mi) 02090 Westwood (4.7 mi) 02026 Dedham (5.4 mi) 02062 Norwood (6.2 mi) 02054 Millis (6.4 mi) 02081 Walpole (6.4 mi) 02132 West Roxbury (6.7 mi) 02032 East Walpole (7.1 mi) 02136 Hyde Park (8.1 mi) 01702 Framingham (8.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 5,886
Population density 390 / sq mi
State FIPS 25
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 15.10 sq mi
Water area 0.32 sq mi
Latitude 42.2417
Longitude -71.2875
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 774/508
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 6.7% 23.5% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 9.9% 24.2% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 31.4% 28.5%
Over $200k 64.1% 20.9% 14.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,886
Population
390
People per sq mi
46.2
Median age
$250,001
Median household income
$141,737
Per capita income
$1,152,400
Median home value
$2,536
Median monthly rent
94.2%
Home ownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
9.0%
Unemployment
1,845
Housing units
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
147
Under 5
133
173
5–9
156
262
10–14
236
319
15–19
288
207
20–24
188
99
25–34
89
296
35–44
267
513
45–54
463
325
55–59
294
163
60–64
147
388
65–74
351
106
75–84
95
95
85+
86
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,58426.9%
18 and over4,30273.1%
65 and over1,12119.0%
Median age46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%
Asian 12.6%
Two or more races 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Black or African American 1.6%
Other race 0.8%
GroupCount%
White4,64075.9%
Asian77012.6%
Two or more races3275.3%
Hispanic or Latino2283.7%
Black or African American991.6%
Other race500.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 6.7% 23.5% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 9.9% 24.2% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 31.4% 28.5%
Over $200k 64.1% 20.9% 14.3%
Under $10k 0.5%
$15k–$25k 1.6%
$25k–$35k 1.3%
$35k–$50k 2.0%
$50k–$75k 5.4%
$75k–$100k 3.0%
$100k–$150k 11.6%
$150k–$200k 7.0%
$200k+ 67.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.5%
$15k–$25k1.6%
$25k–$35k1.3%
$35k–$50k2.0%
$50k–$75k5.4%
$75k–$100k3.0%
$100k–$150k11.6%
$150k–$200k7.0%
$200k+67.7%
Median income$250,001

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%
$100k–$150k 0.6%
$150k–$200k 0.3%
$200k–$300k 0.6%
$300k–$500k 2.4%
$500k–$1M 32.9%
$1M+ 60.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$1,152,400
Median rent / month$2,536
Owner occupied94.2%
Renter occupied5.8%
Vacant3.5%
Single-family detached95.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms10.0
Avg household size (owned)3.12

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201912.0%
2000–20098.6%
1990–19998.3%
1980–198915.2%
1970–19797.6%
1960–196925.9%
1950–19597.8%
1940–19491.8%
1939 or earlier12.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.6%
2 bedrooms9.6%
3 bedrooms21.3%
4 bedrooms40.6%
5+ bedrooms28.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.6%
1 vehicle19.3%
2 vehicles46.3%
3 or more32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.0%
Electricity3.1%
Propane / LP gas12.1%
Fuel oil71.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,50179.5%
Cohabiting couple462.4%
Male householder, no spouse844.5%
Female householder, no spouse25613.6%
Households with children under 1887446.3%
Households with seniors (65+)68336.2%
Average household size3.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.9%21.2%
Married65.3%66.9%
Separated0.2%0.3%
Widowed1.5%5.6%
Divorced3.1%6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.7%
HS graduate 2.8%
Some college, no degree 5.4%
Associate's degree 2.4%
Bachelor's degree 32.6%
Graduate / professional 55.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.3%
Bachelor's or higher87.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool915.4%
Kindergarten553.3%
Elementary school66239.6%
High school51931.1%
College / grad school34320.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.3%
Finance & real estate 23.1%
Education & healthcare 21.7%
Retail trade 8.0%
Manufacturing 6.4%
Other services 3.6%
Information 3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Construction 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.8%
Public administration 1.3%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts77.2%
Service3.5%
Sales & office16.3%
Natural resources & construction1.3%
Production & transportation1.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.1%
Government4.6%
Self-employed14.9%
Unpaid family workers1.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone55.3%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit6.1%
Walk1.4%
Work from home32.3%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)38.9

Poverty

All people 1.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 2.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.2%
Retirement income22.0%
Supplemental Security2.0%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP0.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity22.4%
High blood pressure26.1%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Heart disease4.7%
Stroke2.0%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis23.0%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease3.7%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking7.3%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity12.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.0%
Depression16.2%
Fair or poor health6.6%
Poor mental health9.8%
Poor physical health6.2%
No health insurance3.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.1%
Visited dentist82.5%
Cholesterol screening95.2%
Teeth loss5.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1122.6%
Disability%
Any disability6.7%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years5.6%
65 and over15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance95.9%
Public insurance20.2%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only5,60695.2%
Spanish1873.3%
Other Indo-European390.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander581.0%
Other languages541.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,98684.7%
Born in same state4,96984.4%
Born in different state3,45658.7%
Foreign born170.3%
Naturalized citizen90015.3%
Not a US citizen71679.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,69228.7%
French1,03217.5%
Arab1362.3%
English1071.8%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian390.7%
German250.4%
Dutch210.4%
Irish40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.1%
Internet access99.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02030

What city is ZIP code 02030 in?

ZIP code 02030 is primarily assigned to Dover, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02030 in?

ZIP code 02030 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02030?

88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02030 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 02030 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02030?

The median household income in ZIP code 02030 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02030?

The median home value in ZIP code 02030 is $1,152,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 02030 in?

ZIP code 02030 observes the EST timezone.

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