19955 ZIP Code — Kenton, DE

Kent County, Delaware

ZIP code 19955 is located in Kenton, Delaware, within Kent County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19955

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $219,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,446. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

384

population

0.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	384
Population density	3,840 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2266
Longitude	-75.6661
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	40.0%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

384

Population

3,840

People per sq mi

12.9

Median age

$50,446

Median household income

$13,007

Per capita income

$219,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

33.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

30.4%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	242	63.0%
18 and over	142	37.0%
65 and over	10	2.6%
Median age	12.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Other race 8.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	345	82.5%
Hispanic or Latino	34	8.1%
Other race	34	8.1%
Two or more races	5	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	41.1%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	34.1%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	21.7%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.6%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 41.6%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	41.6%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	25.8%
$100k–$150k	1.1%
Median income	$50,446

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 72.4%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	91.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	4.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	46.5%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	1.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	77.8%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	57.3%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.4%
Propane / LP gas	30.3%
No fuel used	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	34.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	16	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	37	41.6%
Households with children under 18	61	68.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	5	5.6%
Average household size	4.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	8.6%
Married	53.6%	36.6%
Separated	0.0%	9.7%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	17.9%	45.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 5.2%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.6%
Kindergarten	5	1.8%
Elementary school	219	79.1%
High school	7	2.5%
College / grad school	36	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.1%

Construction 15.1%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.3%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	30.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.5%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.4%
Government	39.7%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.3%
Carpool	35.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.2%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	19.8%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	378	98.4%
Spanish	24	6.3%
Other Indo-European	24	6.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	360	93.8%
Born in same state	360	93.8%
Born in different state	317	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	6.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.2%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19955

What city is ZIP code 19955 in?

ZIP code 19955 is primarily assigned to Kenton, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19955 in?

ZIP code 19955 falls within Kent County, Delaware.

Is ZIP code 19955 family-oriented?

63% of residents in ZIP code 19955 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 19955 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 19955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 19955?

ZIP code 19955 has an estimated population of 384 residents, with a density of 3,879 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19955?

The median household income in ZIP code 19955 is $50,446, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19955 in?

ZIP code 19955 observes the EST timezone.