19954 ZIP Code — Houston, DE

Kent County, Delaware

ZIP code 19954 is located in Houston, Delaware, within Kent County. It covers approximately 9.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,688 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19954

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $280,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($59,219) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 19954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,688

population

9.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19952 Harrington (4.8 mi) 19960 Lincoln (6.2 mi) 19950 Greenwood (6.4 mi) 19963 Milford (8.9 mi) 19941 Ellendale (9.2 mi) 19943 Felton (9.3 mi) 19946 Frederica (9.9 mi) 19979 Viola (11.3 mi) 19933 Bridgeville (12.1 mi) 19962 Magnolia (12.6 mi) 19934 Camden Wyoming (14.6 mi) 19968 Milton (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,688
Population density	173 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	9.77 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.8956
Longitude	-75.5201
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	302

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.1%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,688

Population

173

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$59,219

Median household income

$30,580

Per capita income

$280,800

Median home value

$1,181

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

516

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

100

106

15–19

138

20–24

25–34

107

116

35–44

150

45–54

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	428	25.4%
18 and over	1,260	74.6%
65 and over	315	18.7%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Black or African American 10.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,470	86.1%
Black or African American	183	10.7%
Two or more races	24	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.1%
Other race	11	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.1%	7.6%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$59,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 41.9%

$300k–$500k 35.5%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$280,800
Median rent / month	$1,181
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	68.3%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	51.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	30.0%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	348	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	121	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	139	21.9%
Households with children under 18	204	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	246	38.7%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	34.8%
Married	52.7%	39.8%
Separated	5.2%	0.1%
Widowed	2.2%	5.3%
Divorced	17.7%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	2.7%
Elementary school	259	50.5%
High school	158	30.8%
College / grad school	82	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 16.2%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Construction 14.5%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Public administration 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Retail trade 5.9%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	27.7%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	17.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	41.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,671	99.0%
Spanish	11	0.7%
Other Indo-European	11	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,671	99.0%
Born in same state	1,669	98.9%
Born in different state	1,211	71.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.0%
Not a US citizen	6	35.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	542	32.1%
Italian	130	7.7%
French	123	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.7%
Irish	2	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	94.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19954

What city is ZIP code 19954 in?

ZIP code 19954 is primarily assigned to Houston, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19954 in?

ZIP code 19954 falls within Kent County, Delaware.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19954?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 19954 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 19954 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 19954 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 19954 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 19954?

ZIP code 19954 has an estimated population of 1,688 residents, with a density of 173 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19954 in?

ZIP code 19954 observes the EST timezone.