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Magnolia, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19962

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

10,206
273/sq mi
$104,260
Median income
$374,200
Median home value
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Magnolia pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
273
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19962 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19962 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Magnolia, Kent County, Delaware, home to 10,206 residents across 37.4 square miles, a density of 273 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19962 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,260 (16% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $39,727. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Median home value sits at $374,200 (1% below the state average), median rent at $1,467 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 19962 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 19962

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Magnolia, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19962.

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 19962, Magnolia, 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

10,206

Population

37.4

Area (sq mi)

273

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19962?

39.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.4%
African American 19.1%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$104,260

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$39,727

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19962 ranks nationally

Magnolia, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,260 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,257

Total Housing Units

5,041

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$374,200

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,467

Median Rent

2004

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19962 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 168
2021 +13.1% 190
2022 +9.0% 207
2023 +9.4% 226
2024 +10.4% 250

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 19962, employing approximately 355 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,337,000.

59

Businesses

355

Employees

$10.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 20.3%
Retail trade 10 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 11.9%
Construction 5 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.1%

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 19962 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 19962 ranks #6 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 19962 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 19962 ranks the highest 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
19902 Dover Afb, DE 283 3.9 mi
19946 Frederica, DE 4,420 3.4 mi
19979 Viola, DE 632 4.3 mi
19901 Dover, DE 35,055 7.1 mi
19934 Camden Wyoming, DE 12,805 7.1 mi
19943 Felton, DE 11,425 7.4 mi
19904 Dover, DE 34,132 8.7 mi
19936 Cheswold, DE 302 11.3 mi
19963 Milford, DE 19,206 11.2 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 Magnolia, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19962 in? ▼
ZIP code 19962 (Magnolia) 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 19962? ▼
ZIP code 19962 in Magnolia, DE has a population of 10,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19962? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19962 is $104,260, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19962? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19962 is $374,200, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19962? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19962 is White at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19962? ▼
ZIP code 19962 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19962? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19962 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19962? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19962 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 19962? ▼
In ZIP code 19962, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 19962? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19962 is 26.0 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 19962? ▼
In ZIP code 19962, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19962? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19962 is 5.9% 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.