Dover Plains

Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York

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Dover Plains is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dutchess County, New York, with 1,322 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wassaic, 4.7 miles N.

About Dover Plains

Dover Plains is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 1,322 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Dover Plains is in the northern part of the town of Dover on NY Route 22.

Metro-North Railroad has a Harlem Line station here, bringing commuters to New York City. This station was the line's northern terminus until 1852 when the line was carried farther north to Chatham.

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Median household income
$55,000
Median rent
$799/mo
Median age
42.4
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Dover Plains, NY population

Dover Plains had 1,322 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,322
Density1,933 per sq mi (746 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dover Plains at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyDutchess County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,322 (2020)
Land area0.68 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates41.7393° N, 73.5730° W
ZIP code12522
Census code (GEOID)3620841

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Dover Plains

What county is Dover Plains in?

Dover Plains is in Dutchess County, New York.

What is the population of Dover Plains, NY?

1,322 people lived in Dover Plains at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dover Plains, NY?

The ZIP code of Dover Plains is 12522.

What is the elevation of Dover Plains?

400 feet (122 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dover Plains?

Wassaic (4.7 mi), Kent (6.2 mi), Millbrook (6.9 mi), Wingdale (7.2 mi), Amenia (7.6 mi).

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