Smyrna, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19977
Kent County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,984
- 107/sq mi High-density area
- $76,826
- Median income Near-median income area
- $341,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Smyrna pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 107
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19977 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 19977 (Smyrna, DE) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.4 in 2023 to 250.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19977 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, with 22,984 residents across 215.4 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19977 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,826 (14% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,437. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $341,000 (10% below the average Delaware ZIP) and median rent is $1,468; 83.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 19977 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 19977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smyrna, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19977.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 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 19977, Smyrna, 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
22,984
Population
215.4
Area (sq mi)
107
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19977?
38.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
6.9%
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?
$76,826
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$34,437
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19977 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Smyrna, 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)
$76,826 38th percentile higher than 38% of 61 Delaware ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,048housing units
10,048
Total Housing Units
9,322
Occupied Units
726
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,000
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,468
Median Rent
2002
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19977 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 180 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 196 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 226 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 242 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 251 |
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 391 business establishments in ZIP 19977, employing approximately 5,291 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,643,000.
391
Businesses
5,291
Employees
$245.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 64 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 52 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.8% |
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 19977 vs 19936 →
ZIP 19977 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19901
Dover (19901)
35,055 residents
- 19904
Dover (19904)
34,132 residents
- 19977
Smyrna (19977)
22,984 residents
- 19734 11,651
Townsend (19734)
11,651 residents
- 19938 8,357
Clayton (19938)
8,357 residents
- 19953 4,386
Hartly (19953)
4,386 residents
- 19936 302
Cheswold (19936)
302 residents
- 19955 72
Kenton (19955)
72 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19977 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19977 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19734
Townsend (19734)
$127,803 median income
- 19938
Clayton (19938)
$99,596 median income
- 19953
Hartly (19953)
$81,792 median income
- 19977
Smyrna (19977)
$76,826 median income
- 19904
Dover (19904)
$66,908 median income
- 19901
Dover (19901)
$66,388 median income
- 19955 $44,634
Kenton (19955)
$44,634 median income
- 19936 $34,135
Cheswold (19936)
$34,135 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19977 ranks #4 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 19977, 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 (22,984 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 19977 in?
ZIP code 19977 (Smyrna) 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 19977?
ZIP code 19977 in Smyrna, DE has a population of 22,984 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19977?
The median household income in ZIP 19977 is $76,826, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19977?
The median home value in ZIP 19977 is $341,000, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19977?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19977 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19977?
ZIP code 19977 has 391 business establishments employing approximately 5,291 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19977?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19977 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (59), Construction (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19977?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19977 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 19977?
In ZIP code 19977, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 19977?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19977 is 32.8 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 19977?
In ZIP code 19977, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19977?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19977 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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