Kent County, DE ZIP Codes
Delaware (DE) · 21 ZIP codes · 17 cities
21
ZIP codes
184,149
population (2021)
+13.5%
pop change since 2010
10001
FIPS code
Kent County ZIP code map
About Kent County
Kent County is located in Delaware and contains 21 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 184,149 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.5% from 162,310 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kent County is 10001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 184,149 |
| 2010 population | 162,310 |
| Change | +13.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| FIPS code | 10001 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kent County
Camden Wyoming
Cheswold
Clayton
Dover
Dover Afb
Felton
Frederica
Harrington
Hartly
Houston
Kenton
Little Creek
Magnolia
Marydel
Smyrna
Viola
Woodside
ZIP codes for Kent County, DE (21)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19901 | Dover | Kent | View map |
| 19902 | Dover Afb | Kent | View map |
| 19903 | Dover | Kent | View map |
| 19904 | Dover | Kent | View map |
| 19905 | Dover | Kent | View map |
| 19906 | Dover | Kent | View map |
| 19934 | Camden Wyoming | Kent | View map |
| 19936 | Cheswold | Kent | View map |
| 19938 | Clayton | Kent | View map |
| 19943 | Felton | Kent | View map |
| 19946 | Frederica | Kent | View map |
| 19952 | Harrington | Kent | View map |
| 19953 | Hartly | Kent | View map |
| 19954 | Houston | Kent | View map |
| 19955 | Kenton | Kent | View map |
| 19961 | Little Creek | Kent | View map |
| 19962 | Magnolia | Kent | View map |
| 19964 | Marydel | Kent | View map |
| 19977 | Smyrna | Kent | View map |
| 19979 | Viola | Kent | View map |
| 19980 | Woodside | Kent | View map |
Demographics & statistics
176,334
Population
38.5
Median age
$71,030
Median household income
$32,959
Per capita income
$259,036
Median home value
$1,075
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
51,113
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6,118
Under 5
4,371
7,069
5–9
5,049
6,180
10–14
4,415
7,053
15–19
5,039
7,160
20–24
5,115
13,768
25–34
9,835
12,639
35–44
9,029
11,961
45–54
8,545
6,740
55–59
4,815
6,320
60–64
4,514
10,451
65–74
7,466
5,575
75–84
3,982
1,823
85+
1,302
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 40,036 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 136,298 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 30,599 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.2%
Black or African American
25.2%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Asian
2.2%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107,600 | 58.2% |
| Black or African American | 46,536 | 25.2% |
| Two or more races | 14,027 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,568 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4,128 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 2,985 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 994 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $71,030 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
32.1%
$300k–$500k
29.4%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,036 |
| Median rent / month | $1,075 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 71.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 24.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.9% |
| Electricity | 32.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.3% |
| Fuel oil | 11.6% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 32,177 | 50.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,640 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10,457 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 17,552 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20,938 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21,511 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 30.5% |
| Married | 50.3% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,678 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 2,451 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 17,358 | 44.5% |
| High school | 8,680 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 13,066 | 28.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
12.6%
Construction
10.1%
Public administration
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Professional & management
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.0% |
| Government | 19.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
14.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 57.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15,952 | 11.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 165,845 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 6,966 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,725 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,274 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 1,250 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 165,184 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 160,556 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 85,090 | 50.0% |
| Foreign born | 4,628 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,150 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,956 | 47.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 22,238 | 12.6% |
| French | 16,808 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 12,813 | 7.3% |
| English | 1,784 | 1% |
| German | 856 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 835 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 573 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 559 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 54 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.4% |
| Internet access | 85.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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