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Kenton, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19955

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

72
481/sq mi
$44,634
Median income
$225,500
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
481
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19955 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19955 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenton, Kent County, Delaware, home to just 72 residents across 0.1 square miles, a density of 481 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19955 reports a modest median household income of $44,634 (50% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $14,421. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 39.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $225,500 (40% below the state average), median rent at $1,452 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 14.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 19955 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 19955, Kenton, 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

72

Population

0.1

Area (sq mi)

481

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19955?

14.1

Median Age

41.2%

Male

58.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$44,634

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$14,421

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

39.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 19955 ranks nationally

Kenton, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,634 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

104

Total Housing Units

94

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

3.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$225,500

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,452

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 19955, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,902,000.

9

Businesses

118

Employees

$6.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 19955 vs 19938 →

ZIP 19955 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 19955 ranks #0 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 19955 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 19955 ranks #8 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
19938 Clayton, DE 8,357 2.7 mi
19936 Cheswold, DE 302 4.5 mi
19953 Hartly, DE 4,386 5.3 mi
19904 Dover, DE 34,132 5.5 mi
19934 Camden Wyoming, DE 12,805 10.1 mi
19977 Smyrna, DE 22,984 8.0 mi
19964 Marydel, DE 1,340 9.8 mi
21649 Marydel, MD 1,858 8.3 mi
21650 Massey, MD 238 9.8 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
19943 standard
Felton, DE
Pop: 11,425
19952 standard
Harrington, DE
Pop: 10,220

Related Areas

Kent County Kenton, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19955 in? ▼
ZIP code 19955 (Kenton) 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 19955? ▼
ZIP code 19955 in Kenton, DE has a population of 72 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19955? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19955 is $44,634, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19955? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19955 is $225,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19955? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19955 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19955? ▼
ZIP code 19955 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19955? ▼
In ZIP code 19955, 79.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 19955? ▼
In ZIP code 19955, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19955? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19955 is 3.1% 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.