19901 ZIP Code — Dover, DE

Kent County, Delaware

ZIP code 19901 is located in Dover, Delaware, within Kent County. It covers approximately 75.80 square miles and serves a population of 39,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19901

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $61,809. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 19901 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

39,097

population

75.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dover	Acceptable
Dover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19906 Dover (2.6 mi) 19902 Dover Afb (3.1 mi) 19962 Magnolia (5.6 mi) 19904 Dover (6 mi) 19977 Smyrna (7.7 mi) 19934 Camden Wyoming (7.8 mi) 19979 Viola (8.5 mi) 19946 Frederica (9 mi) 19953 Hartly (10.3 mi) 19943 Felton (11.7 mi) 19938 Clayton (12.8 mi) 21649 Marydel (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	39,097
Population density	516 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	75.80 sq mi
Water area	9.43 sq mi
Latitude	39.1576
Longitude	-75.4940
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	48.3%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.1%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

39,097

Population

516

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

$61,809

Median household income

$30,548

Per capita income

$231,100

Median home value

$1,326

Median monthly rent

55.5%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

9,012

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,278

Under 5

1,369

1,273

5–9

1,362

989

10–14

1,059

1,588

15–19

1,701

2,136

20–24

2,287

2,615

25–34

2,799

2,037

35–44

2,180

1,730

45–54

1,853

1,122

55–59

1,202

1,002

60–64

1,073

1,753

65–74

1,877

1,015

75–84

1,086

343

85+

368

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,768	22.4%
18 and over	30,329	77.6%
65 and over	6,442	16.5%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.8%

Black or African American 29.1%

Two or more races 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Other race 3%

Asian 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	20,535	48.8%
Black or African American	12,234	29.1%
Two or more races	3,702	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2,984	7.1%
Other race	1,271	3%
Asian	1,197	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	64	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.1%	7.6%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$61,809

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,100
Median rent / month	$1,326
Owner occupied	55.5%
Renter occupied	44.5%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	48.7%
Large apartment buildings	6.1%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.1%
Electricity	30.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Fuel oil	12.9%
Wood	0.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,044	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	1,170	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,337	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	4,896	33.9%
Households with children under 18	4,648	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,725	32.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	37.6%
Married	45.1%	36.5%
Separated	1.7%	4.8%
Widowed	1.6%	9.8%
Divorced	9.0%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	297	2.7%
Kindergarten	424	3.8%
Elementary school	3,349	30.3%
High school	1,781	16.1%
College / grad school	5,204	47.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Retail trade 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Professional & management 8.4%

Public administration 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,406	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	36,450	93.2%
Spanish	1,943	5.3%
Other Indo-European	1,246	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	201	0.6%
Other languages	443	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,276	92.8%
Born in same state	34,425	88.1%
Born in different state	15,299	39.1%
Foreign born	1,851	4.7%
Naturalized citizen	2,821	7.2%
Not a US citizen	1,304	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,683	12%
French	3,763	9.6%
Arab	1,690	4.3%
German	223	0.6%
Norwegian	180	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	162	0.4%
Irish	109	0.3%
Polish	73	0.2%
Dutch	21	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19901

What city is ZIP code 19901 in?

ZIP code 19901 is primarily assigned to Dover, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19901 in?

ZIP code 19901 falls within Kent County, Delaware.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19901?

17% of residents in ZIP code 19901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19901 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 19901 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 19901 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 19901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19901?

ZIP code 19901 has an estimated population of 39,097 residents, with a density of 516 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19901 in?

ZIP code 19901 observes the EST timezone.