Town
Dover, DE
Dover is in Kent County, Delaware. About 76,581 people live in the 2 ZIP codes with a Dover mailing address. The closest city we profile is Wilmington, 41 miles away.
Dover ZIP codes
| ZIP | People | Median household income | Median home value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19904 | 38,818 | $66,908 | $309,400 | $1,370 |
| 19901 | 37,763 | $66,388 | $273,000 | $1,398 |
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, by ZIP code. A ZIP code can reach past the town line.
Cities near Dover
| City | Distance | Population | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE | 41 mi | 73,512 | $231,400 |
| Annapolis, MD | 49 mi | 40,634 | $548,900 |
| Baltimore, MD | 55 mi | 569,997 | $229,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 63 mi | 1,574,281 | $243,100 |
| Columbia, MD | 67 mi | 104,338 | $497,400 |
| Silver Spring, MD | 77 mi | 81,462 | $643,300 |
Straight-line distance between town and city centers.
Airports near Dover
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle Airport ILG | 36 mi | 125,071 |
| Philadelphia International Airport PHL | 53 mi | 15,102,261 |
| Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport SBY | 57 mi | 60,442 |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI | 57 mi | 13,221,461 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Dover
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | 3 mi | 10,867 | $8,401 | n/a |
| Delaware State University | 4 mi | 4,398 | $19,832 | 42% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Parks and sights near Dover
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Delaware State University 4 miles
- Washington College 26 miles
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Town location and mailing names from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).