Dover, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19901
Kent County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,055
- 170/sq mi High-density area
- $66,388
- Median income Near-median income area
- $273,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dover pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 170
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19901 (Dover, DE) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.3 in 2023 to 263.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, with 35,055 residents across 206.0 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19901 reports a modest median household income of $66,388 (26% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,487. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $273,000 (28% below the average Delaware ZIP), and median rent is $1,398; owner occupancy is 55.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 19901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dover, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19901.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
504 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
283 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 191
Accommodation and food services
191 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 157
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Information 149
Information
149 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19901, Dover, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,055
Population
206.0
Area (sq mi)
170
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19901?
33.6
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
6.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,388
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$33,487
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19901 ranks nationally
Dover, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,388 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,160housing units
15,160
Total Housing Units
13,951
Occupied Units
1,209
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,398
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19901 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 189 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 225 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 241 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 263 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,193 business establishments in ZIP 19901, employing approximately 25,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,608,104,000.
2,193
Businesses
25,450
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 504 | 23.0% |
| Retail trade | 283 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 191 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 7.2% |
| Information | 149 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 142 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 141 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 118 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 117 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 89 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 81 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 62 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 36 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 8 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19901 vs 19902 →
ZIP 19901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19901
Dover (19901)
35,055 residents
- 19904
Dover (19904)
34,132 residents
- 19977
Smyrna (19977)
22,984 residents
- 19962 10,206
Magnolia (19962)
10,206 residents
- 19946 4,420
Frederica (19946)
4,420 residents
- 19979 632
Viola (19979)
632 residents
- 19936 302
Cheswold (19936)
302 residents
- 19902 283
Dover Afb (19902)
283 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19962
Magnolia (19962)
$104,260 median income
- 19946
Frederica (19946)
$80,459 median income
- 19977
Smyrna (19977)
$76,826 median income
- 19979
Viola (19979)
$72,361 median income
- 19904
Dover (19904)
$66,908 median income
- 19901
Dover (19901)
$66,388 median income
- 19936 $34,135
Cheswold (19936)
$34,135 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19901 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19901, both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,055 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19901 in?
ZIP code 19901 (Dover) is located in Kent County, Delaware. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-de.
What is the population of ZIP code 19901?
ZIP code 19901 in Dover, DE has a population of 35,055 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19901?
The median household income in ZIP 19901 is $66,388, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19901?
The median home value in ZIP 19901 is $273,000, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19901 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19901?
ZIP code 19901 has 2,193 business establishments employing approximately 25,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19901 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (504), Retail trade (283), Accommodation and food services (191). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19901 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19901?
In ZIP code 19901, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19901 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19901?
In ZIP code 19901, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19901 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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