19936 ZIP Code — Cheswold, DE

Kent County, Delaware

ZIP code 19936 is located in Cheswold, Delaware, within Kent County. It covers approximately 0.21 square miles and serves a population of 222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19936

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The gap between median ($31,406) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 19936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

222

population

0.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19936

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City	Status
Cheswold	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	222
Population density	1,057 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2140
Longitude	-75.5868
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	302

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	11.2%	3.1%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

222

Population

1,057

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$31,406

Median household income

$25,664

Per capita income

$113,500

Median home value

$1,069

Median monthly rent

55.9%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	20.3%
18 and over	177	79.7%
65 and over	42	18.9%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60%

Two or more races 18.1%

Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	156	60%
Two or more races	47	18.1%
Hispanic or Latino	38	14.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	6.2%
Black or African American	3	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	11.2%	3.1%	7.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 23.7%

$25k–$35k 35.5%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 3.2%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 14.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	23.7%
$25k–$35k	35.5%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	3.2%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	14.0%
Median income	$31,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,500
Median rent / month	$1,069
Owner occupied	55.9%
Renter occupied	44.1%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	52.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	25.2%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	21.6%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	20.4%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.7%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	32.3%
Fuel oil	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	25	26.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	26.9%
Male householder, no spouse	13	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	30	32.3%
Households with children under 18	18	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	39.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.9%	40.8%
Married	32.9%	34.0%
Separated	10.6%	8.7%
Widowed	1.2%	16.5%
Divorced	2.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 34.0%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	65.6%
High school	11	34.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Retail trade 17.8%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Construction 10.3%

Professional & management 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.5%
Service	30.8%
Sales & office	39.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.6%
Carpool	26.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	10.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 68.9%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.9%
Public insurance	62.1%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	209	94.1%
Spanish	26	12.4%
Other Indo-European	26	12.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	185	83.3%
Born in same state	163	73.4%
Born in different state	103	46.4%
Foreign born	22	9.9%
Naturalized citizen	37	16.7%
Not a US citizen	29	78.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	19.8%
French	13	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.7%
German	4	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19936

What city is ZIP code 19936 in?

ZIP code 19936 is primarily assigned to Cheswold, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19936 in?

ZIP code 19936 falls within Kent County, Delaware.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19936?

28% of residents in ZIP code 19936 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19936?

6% 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 19936 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 19936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 19936 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 19936 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 19936 in?

ZIP code 19936 observes the EST timezone.