19953 ZIP Code — Hartly, DE

Kent County, Delaware

ZIP code 19953 is located in Hartly, Delaware, within Kent County. It covers approximately 29.90 square miles and serves a population of 4,972 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19953

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 $243,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,327. 35% 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 27 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 19953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,972

population

29.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19904 Dover (4.3 mi) 21649 Marydel (4.9 mi) 19934 Camden Wyoming (5.6 mi) 19938 Clayton (7.3 mi) 19906 Dover (7.7 mi) 21607 Barclay (8.7 mi) 21640 Henderson (9 mi) 19979 Viola (9.1 mi) 21668 Sudlersville (9.7 mi) 19901 Dover (10.3 mi) 19943 Felton (10.6 mi) 19977 Smyrna (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,972
Population density	166 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	29.90 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.1525
Longitude	-75.6866
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	43.4%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.1%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,972

Population

166

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$69,327

Median household income

$31,339

Per capita income

$243,900

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

1,547

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

233

Under 5

179

119

5–9

224

10–14

173

215

15–19

166

224

20–24

173

263

25–34

203

401

35–44

308

278

45–54

214

331

55–59

255

113

60–64

176

65–74

136

142

75–84

110

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,159	23.3%
18 and over	3,813	76.7%
65 and over	722	14.5%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.7%

Two or more races 12%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Black or African American 8%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,775	68.7%
Two or more races	661	12%
Hispanic or Latino	521	9.5%
Black or African American	439	8%
Other race	84	1.5%
Asian	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.1%	7.6%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
Median income	$69,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 44.2%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,900
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	24.2%
1990–1999	29.3%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	61.4%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	33.6%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	4.6%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	740	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	214	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	321	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	530	29.4%
Households with children under 18	501	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	482	26.7%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	32.8%
Married	49.3%	41.6%
Separated	6.4%	3.6%
Widowed	2.5%	9.8%
Divorced	9.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 19.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	2.4%
Kindergarten	93	9.0%
Elementary school	477	46.0%
High school	171	16.5%
College / grad school	272	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 15.3%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Construction 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Public administration 7.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	3.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 12.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	517	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	51.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	17.0%
Uninsured under 19	27.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,560	91.7%
Spanish	162	3.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	160	3.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,808	96.7%
Born in same state	4,602	92.6%
Born in different state	2,654	53.4%
Foreign born	206	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	164	3.3%
Not a US citizen	27	16.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	492	9.9%
French	440	8.8%
Italian	426	8.6%
German	148	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	78	1.6%
English	53	1.1%
Dutch	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19953

What city is ZIP code 19953 in?

ZIP code 19953 is primarily assigned to Hartly, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19953 in?

ZIP code 19953 falls within Kent County, Delaware.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19953?

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 19953 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 19953 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 19953?

ZIP code 19953 has an estimated population of 4,972 residents, with a density of 166 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19953?

The median household income in ZIP code 19953 is $69,327, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19953 in?

ZIP code 19953 observes the EST timezone.