PlainZIP

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
$73,925
Median income
$312,300
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Delaware average), while per-capita income is $39,210. Local economic indicators show a 8.5% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $312,300 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,184 monthly, and 88.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19943, plus 6 more within Kent County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 19943?

45.2

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 74.3%
African American 17.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$39,210

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19943 ranks nationally

Felton, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,925 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,850

Total Housing Units

5,394

Occupied Units

456

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$312,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19943 ranks #2 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 19943 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 19943 ranks #6 of 8 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
19979 Viola, DE 632 3.6 mi
19934 Camden Wyoming, DE 12,805 5.5 mi
19952 Harrington, DE 10,220 6.3 mi
19962 Magnolia, DE 10,206 7.4 mi
19954 Houston, DE 1,464 8.9 mi
19964 Marydel, DE 1,340 8.5 mi
19953 Hartly, DE 4,386 11.2 mi
19902 Dover Afb, DE 283 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

19901 standard
Dover, DE
Pop: 35,055
19904 standard
Dover, DE
Pop: 34,132
19977 standard
Smyrna, DE
Pop: 22,984
19934 standard
Camden Wyoming, DE
Pop: 12,805
19952 standard
Harrington, DE
Pop: 10,220
19962 standard
Magnolia, DE
Pop: 10,206

Related Areas

Kent County Felton, DE Delaware

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.