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ZIP 07801

Part of Dover, NJ
Pop. 27,128·Morris County·138th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,396/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
+$431
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07801 · $2,396
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$3,070
4 BR+
$3,490
Research median
$2,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,752/yr
At $2,396/mo median
Location
CityDover
StateNJ
CountyMorris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07801 (Dover, NJ) is roughly split between renters and owners, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,128
Median income
$84,517
Median age
39.6
Renters
49.7%
Age distribution
20.2%
23.5%
28%
14.8%
13.6%
Under 1820.2%
18–3423.5%
35–5428%
55–6414.8%
65+13.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
28.2%
66%
White28.2%
Black6.4%
Hispanic66%
Asian4.2%
Education (25+)
18.7%
32.6%
26.3%
22.4%
No HS diploma18.7%
HS diploma32.6%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
50.3%
49.7%
Owner50.3%
Renter49.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07801 in Dover, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,919 → $84,517
up 14.3%
Population
26,036 → 27,128
up 4.2%
Renter share
52.8% → 49.7%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.6% → 22.4%
+2.8 pts
Median age
38.9 → 39.6
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,919 in 2021 to $84,517 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 07801 in Dover, NJ adding about 1,092 residents over the five-year window, up 4.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.8% to 49.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.6% to 22.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07801 covers Dover, NJ. The median rent here is $2,396/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($84,517/yr), ZIP 07801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07801 (Dover, NJ) is $2,396. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07801's median rent of $2,396/mo is $431 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07801 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07801 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #138 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,396/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,396/mo in ZIP 07801. The local median household income is $84,517/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07801?

Rent in ZIP 07801 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 07801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07801 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,396/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($84,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.7% of ZIP 07801 households are renters, while 50.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07801 compare to the rest of Dover?

ZIP 07801 sits right at the Dover citywide median of $2,396/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,396/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 07801's median household income ($84,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07801 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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