Dover
Town in Craven County, North Carolina

Dover is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, with 349 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cove City, 6.6 miles E.
- 349residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 364 / sq mipopulation density
- 28526ZIP code
About Dover
Dover is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dover had a population of 349. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Dover
- Median household income
- $37,250
- Median home value
- $131,800
- Median rent
- $929/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
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Dover had 349 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 349 |
|---|---|
| Density | 364 per sq mi (140 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dover at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Craven County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 349 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2155° N, 77.4338° W |
| ZIP code | 28526 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3717660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dover
- Cove City6.6 mi E
- Graingers8.1 mi NW
- Kinston9.9 mi NW
- Jackson Heights11.3 mi W
- Grifton11.4 mi N
- Trenton11.4 mi SE
- Deep Run16.8 mi W
- Vanceboro16.8 mi E
- Hookerton16.8 mi NW
- Ayden17.6 mi N
- Pollocksville18.8 mi SE
- River Bend19.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Dover
What county is Dover in?
Dover is in Craven County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Dover, NC?
349 people lived in Dover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dover, NC?
The ZIP code of Dover is 28526.
What is the elevation of Dover?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dover?
Cove City (6.6 mi), Graingers (8.1 mi), Kinston (9.9 mi), Jackson Heights (11.3 mi), Grifton (11.4 mi).
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