19979 ZIP Code — Viola, DE

Kent County, Delaware

ZIP code 19979 is located in Viola, Delaware, within Kent County. It covers approximately 3.28 square miles and serves a population of 541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19979

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,471. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 19979 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

541

population

3.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19979 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19979

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19979. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Viola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19943 Felton (3.2 mi) 19934 Camden Wyoming (3.4 mi) 19962 Magnolia (5 mi) 19946 Frederica (6.5 mi) 19906 Dover (7.2 mi) 19902 Dover Afb (7.2 mi) 19904 Dover (7.3 mi) 19901 Dover (8.5 mi) 19953 Hartly (9.1 mi) 19952 Harrington (10 mi) 19954 Houston (11.3 mi) 21649 Marydel (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	541
Population density	165 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	3.28 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.0531
Longitude	-75.5761
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	30.6%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

541

Population

165

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$94,471

Median household income

$40,389

Per capita income

$263,700

Median home value

$1,438

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

176

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	19.8%
18 and over	434	80.2%
65 and over	54	10.0%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	529	97.2%
Two or more races	12	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.6%

Under $10k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	36.9%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$94,471

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 64.3%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,700
Median rent / month	$1,438
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	3.4%
3 bedrooms	70.2%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	2.0%
2 vehicles	70.9%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	37.9%
Propane / LP gas	35.5%
Fuel oil	10.8%
Wood	11.8%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	27	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	40	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2	1.0%
Households with children under 18	70	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	17.2%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.6%	8.6%
Married	62.2%	74.6%
Separated	6.6%	8.6%
Widowed	4.1%	0.0%
Divorced	15.4%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	7.1%
Kindergarten	1	0.8%
Elementary school	79	62.2%
High school	5	3.9%
College / grad school	33	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.9%

Retail trade 19.4%

Construction 13.3%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Professional & management 8.8%

Other services 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	29.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	38.8%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.2%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	27.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	21.6%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	17.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	530	98.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	539	99.6%
Born in same state	538	99.4%
Born in different state	329	60.8%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	13.3%
Arab	47	8.7%
English	39	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	3.9%
German	9	1.7%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19979

What city is ZIP code 19979 in?

ZIP code 19979 is primarily assigned to Viola, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19979 in?

ZIP code 19979 falls within Kent County, Delaware.

Does ZIP code 19979 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 19979 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 19979 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 19979 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 19979?

ZIP code 19979 has an estimated population of 541 residents, with a density of 165 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19979?

The median household income in ZIP code 19979 is $94,471, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19979 in?

ZIP code 19979 observes the EST timezone.