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Kent County, DE Demographics & ZIP Codes
Kent County, Delaware demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 17 ZIP codes — population 179,028 — avg. income $76,136 — avg. home value $276,781. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
179,028
Median household income (avg.)
$76,136
101% of U.S. median
Average home value
$276,781
80% of U.S. median
Average rent
$1,089
94% of U.S. median
Kent County demographics
Kent County, Delaware covers 17 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 179,028.
Median household income in Kent County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Kent County, Delaware is about $76,136 — about 13% below the DE ZIP average ($87,207), and about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 19962 (Rising Sun-Lebanon) is near the top at about $107,868, while 19936 (Cheswold) is near the bottom at about $35,556.
Housing in Kent County
For housing in Kent County, Delaware, the average median home value is about $276,781 and the average median rent is about $1,089.
The most populous ZIP is 19901 (Dover) with about 39,149 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Kent County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19901 | Dover | Kent County | DE | 39,149 | $63,891 | $258,400 |
| 19904 | Dover | Kent County | DE | 38,125 | $66,885 | $281,000 |
| 19977 | Smyrna | Kent County | DE | 27,164 | $78,803 | $311,800 |
| 19934 | Camden | Kent County | DE | 13,579 | $79,100 | $311,200 |
| 19943 | Riverview | Kent County | DE | 13,167 | $77,247 | $287,200 |
| 19962 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | Kent County | DE | 12,618 | $107,868 | $357,000 |
| 19952 | Harrington | Kent County | DE | 10,730 | $78,333 | $274,000 |
| 19938 | Clayton | Kent County | DE | 9,867 | $96,338 | $335,800 |
| 19946 | Frederica | Kent County | DE | 5,508 | $76,213 | $263,400 |
| 19953 | Hartly | Kent County | DE | 4,614 | $71,466 | $244,200 |
| 19954 | Houston | Kent County | DE | 1,728 | $61,823 | $283,800 |
| 19964 | — | Kent County | DE | 1,570 | $95,250 | $334,000 |
| 19979 | Viola | Kent County | DE | 503 | $95,325 | $265,600 |
| 19955 | Kenton | Kent County | DE | 359 | $50,000 | $220,000 |
| 19936 | Cheswold | Kent County | DE | 176 | $35,556 | $116,300 |
| 19980 | Woodside | Kent County | DE | 118 | $84,079 | $284,800 |
| 19902 | Dover | Kent County | DE | 53 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Kent County?
Kent County, Delaware has a combined ZIP-area population of about 179,028 across 17 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Kent County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Kent County, Delaware is about $76,136, about 13% below the state ZIP average ($87,207), and near the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $276,781. Among ZIPs with data, 19962 (Rising Sun-Lebanon) is near the top ($107,868) and 19936 (Cheswold) is near the bottom ($35,556).
How many ZIP codes are in Kent County?
Kent County, Delaware includes 17 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Kent County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Kent County, Delaware with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.