Felton, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19943
Kent County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,425
- 67/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,925
- Median income Near-median income area
- $312,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Felton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 67
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19943 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 19943 (Felton, DE) rose +21.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.8 in 2023 to 269.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19943 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Felton, Kent County, Delaware, home to 11,425 residents across 170.8 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19943 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,925 (17% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,210. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $312,300 (17% below the average Delaware ZIP), and median rent is $1,184; owner occupancy is 88.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 19943 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 19943
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Felton, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19943.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 19943, Felton, 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
11,425
Population
170.8
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19943?
45.2
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.9%
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?
$73,925
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$39,210
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19943 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Felton, DE household income vs. every Delaware ZIP code
Median household income among 61 reporting Delaware ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,925 28th percentile higher than 28% of 61 Delaware ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Delaware 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
5,850housing units
5,850
Total Housing Units
5,394
Occupied Units
456
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,300
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,184
Median Rent
1993
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
+21.4%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19943 have increased 21.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 179 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 198 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 225 |
| 2023 | -1.3% | 222 |
| 2024 | +21.4% | 269 |
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 130 business establishments in ZIP 19943, employing approximately 685 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,371,000.
130
Businesses
685
Employees
$37.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 24.6% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 17.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.3% |
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 19943 vs 19979 →
ZIP 19943 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19934
Camden Wyoming (19934)
12,805 residents
- 19943
Felton (19943)
11,425 residents
- 19952
Harrington (19952)
10,220 residents
- 19962
Magnolia (19962)
10,206 residents
- 19953 4,386
Hartly (19953)
4,386 residents
- 19954 1,464
Houston (19954)
1,464 residents
- 19964 1,340
Marydel (19964)
1,340 residents
- 19979 632
Viola (19979)
632 residents
- 19902 283
Dover Afb (19902)
283 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19943 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19943 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
- 19964
Marydel (19964)
$99,402 median income
- 19934
Camden Wyoming (19934)
$87,125 median income
- 19953
Hartly (19953)
$81,792 median income
- 19952
Harrington (19952)
$76,791 median income
- 19943
Felton (19943)
$73,925 median income
- 19979
Viola (19979)
$72,361 median income
- 19954
Houston (19954)
$60,345 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19943 ranks #6 of 8 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 19943, 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 (11,425 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 19943 in?
ZIP code 19943 (Felton) 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 19943?
ZIP code 19943 in Felton, DE has a population of 11,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19943?
The median household income in ZIP 19943 is $73,925, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19943?
The median home value in ZIP 19943 is $312,300, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19943 is White at 74.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19943?
ZIP code 19943 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 685 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19943?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19943 are: Construction (32), Retail trade (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19943?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19943 increased by 21.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 19943?
In ZIP code 19943, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 19943?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19943 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19943?
In ZIP code 19943, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19943 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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