Cheswold, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19936

Kent County, Delaware — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

302
514/sq mi
$34,135
Median income
$110,400
Median home value
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cheswold pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
514
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19936 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Cheswold, Kent County, Delaware. The area is home to 302 residents, producing a population density of 514 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19936 against Delaware and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19936 sits at $34,135 (62% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $28,789. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $110,400 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 19936 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19936, Cheswold, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

302

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

514

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19936?

54.5

Median Age

41.4%

Male

58.6%

Female

20.4%

Foreign-Born

White 51.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%

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?

$34,135

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$28,789

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 19936 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$34,135 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

95

Total Housing Units

67

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%

$110,400

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 19936, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,642,000.

11

Businesses

138

Employees

$7.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 45.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19936 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19936 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19904 Dover, DE 34,132 3.4 mi
19955 Kenton, DE 72 4.5 mi
19977 Smyrna, DE 22,984 5.6 mi
19938 Clayton, DE 8,357 6.7 mi
19901 Dover, DE 35,055 6.6 mi
19934 Camden Wyoming, DE 12,805 9.7 mi
19953 Hartly, DE 4,386 7.6 mi
19902 Dover Afb, DE 283 8.5 mi
19962 Magnolia, DE 10,206 11.3 mi
19964 Marydel, DE 1,340 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19936 in?
ZIP code 19936 (Cheswold) 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 19936?
ZIP code 19936 in Cheswold, DE has a population of 302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19936?
The median household income in ZIP 19936 is $34,135, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19936?
The median home value in ZIP 19936 is $110,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19936 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19936?
ZIP code 19936 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19936?
In ZIP code 19936, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19936?
In ZIP code 19936, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19936 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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