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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
$76,826
Median income
$341,000
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Delaware average), while per-capita income is $34,437. Poverty here runs at 9.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $341,000 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,468 monthly, and 83.0% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 19977 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 19977

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smyrna, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19977.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19977?

38.1

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 53.1%
African American 32.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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

$34,437

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19977 ranks nationally

Smyrna, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,826 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,048

Total Housing Units

9,322

Occupied Units

726

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$341,000

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19977 ranks #3 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 19977 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 19977 ranks #4 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
19936 Cheswold, DE 302 5.6 mi
19904 Dover, DE 34,132 9.0 mi
19734 Townsend, DE 11,651 8.0 mi
19938 Clayton, DE 8,357 8.4 mi
19955 Kenton, DE 72 8.0 mi
19901 Dover, DE 35,055 9.5 mi
19953 Hartly, DE 4,386 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

19901 standard
Dover, DE
Pop: 35,055
19904 standard
Dover, DE
Pop: 34,132
19934 standard
Camden Wyoming, DE
Pop: 12,805
19943 standard
Felton, DE
Pop: 11,425
19952 standard
Harrington, DE
Pop: 10,220
19962 standard
Magnolia, DE
Pop: 10,206

Related Areas

Kent County Smyrna, DE Delaware

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.

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