Housing data for Dover Township (Union County), OH
Dover Township (Union County), OH has an estimated 2,546 residents and 1,087 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Union County.
11.7% of households rent.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−17.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,546 (±14)
- Housing units
- 1,087 (±133)
- Households that rent
- 11.7%
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −17.3%
What stands out in Dover Township (Union County)
Working from home: 5.2% (±3.1 points) in Dover Township (Union County), lower than in Union County (21.6%).
Households that rent: 11.7% (±7.1 points) in Dover Township (Union County), lower than in Union County (20.8%).
Homes built before 1980: 55.4% (±14.7 points) in Dover Township (Union County), higher than in Union County (35.5%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 14.8% (±8.3 points) in Dover Township (Union County), lower than in Union County (26.6%).
Housing in Dover Township (Union County) at a glance
- Rent burden: 0.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 11.7% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $94,760 median household income
- Home values: $260,600 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,622 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,904 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 3.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 80.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 55.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 39.9% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 24.5 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −17.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 14.8% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Dover Township (Union County) against Union County, its state and the nation
| Dover Township (Union County) | Union County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,546 (±14) | 67,324 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,087 (±133) | 25,158 (±72) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 11.7% (±7.1 points) | 20.8% (±1.8 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,247 (±$62) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $94,760 (±$20,527) | $112,322 (±$3,644) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $260,600 (±$39,003) | $344,900 (±$11,197) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,904 (±$504) | $3,947 (±$165) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 55.4% (±14.7 points) | 35.5% (±2.6 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.5 minutes (±3.5) | 26.0 minutes (±1.2) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.9% (±9.3 points) | 95.2% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 45.7 years (±5.4) | 38.5 years (±0.6) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Dover Township (Union County) covers 21.9 square miles of land, about 116 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Dover Township (Union County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,079 (±361) | 2,546 (±14) | −17.3% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 1,178 (±147) | 1,087 (±133) | −7.7% | Not a measurable change |
| Median home value | $178,900 (±$11,410) | $260,600 (±$39,003) | +45.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $73,614 (±$15,240) | $94,760 (±$20,527) | +28.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,375 (±$84) | $1,622 (±$119) | +18.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,193 (±$356) | $2,904 (±$504) | +32.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 11.2% (±6.2 points) | 11.7% (±7.1 points) | +0.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±21.3 points) | 0.0% (±26.0 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Union County
Dover Township (Union County) has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Union County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Union County recorded 71 violent and 624 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Dover Township (Union County)
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43040 | 13% | 38,990 | $1,231 | $311,100 | $99,321 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Dover Township (Union County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrander | 4.1 mi | $1,000 | $485,600 | 3.4% |
| Marysville | 4.6 mi | $1,223 | $300,800 | 32.5% |
| Scioto Township (Delaware County) | 4.7 mi | $1,000 | $420,400 | 1.5% |
| Millcreek Township | 5.0 mi | — | $359,100 | 6.3% |
| Paris Township (Union County) | 5.1 mi | $1,230 | $303,100 | 31.7% |
| Leesburg Township | 5.5 mi | $1,063 | $273,000 | 14.5% |
| Magnetic Springs | 6.4 mi | $1,000 | $137,500 | 38.2% |
| Taylor Township | 6.7 mi | — | $365,800 | 3.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Dover Township (Union County), fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,119 | $1,228 | $1,607 | $1,915 | $2,112 |
HUD income limits for Dover Township (Union County), fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,650 | $49,350 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,850 | $56,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,100 | $63,450 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $42,300 | $70,500 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $45,700 | $76,150 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $49,100 | $81,800 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $52,500 | $87,450 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,850 | $93,100 | $141,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Union County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $146,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dover Township (Union County)
What is the median household income in Dover Township (Union County)?
The median household income in Dover Township (Union County) is $94,760 (±$20,527) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Dover Township (Union County), OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $260,600 (±$39,003) for owner-occupied homes in Dover Township (Union County) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Dover Township (Union County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Dover Township (Union County), OH is $1,622 (±$119) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Dover Township (Union County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Dover Township (Union County), OH is $2,904 (±$504) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Dover Township (Union County)?
Dover Township (Union County), OH has an estimated 1,087 (±133) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Dover Township (Union County)?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 51.9% of homes in Dover Township (Union County), OH.
Is Dover Township (Union County) growing?
In Dover Township (Union County), the number of residents went from 3,079 in 2015–2019 to 2,546 in 2020–2024 (−17.3%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Dover Township (Union County)?
The ZIP code that covers Dover Township (Union County) is 43040.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 43040?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 43040 is $1,231 (±$56) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, Union County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, Union County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, Union County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, Union County, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, Union County, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, Union County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, Union County, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Union County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Union County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Dover township, Union County, Ohio (county subdivision:22484, in state:39 county:159).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .