Dover, Massachusetts

Dover is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,923 in 2020.[2]

Dover, Massachusetts
The Dover Church
The Dover Church
Flag of Dover, Massachusetts
Official seal of Dover, Massachusetts
Nickname: 
Town of Friendship
Dover is one of the smallest towns in Norfolk county.
Dover is one of the smallest towns in Norfolk county.
Coordinates: 42°14′45″N 71°17′00″W
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Norfolk
Settled1635
Incorporated1836
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
Area
  Total39.9 km2 (15.4 sq mi)
  Land39.1 km2 (15.1 sq mi)
  Water0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation
46 m (150 ft)
Population
 (2020)[2]
  Total5,923
  Density151/km2 (392/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
02030
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-17405
GNIS feature ID0618319
Websitewww.doverma.gov

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  2. "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2021.


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