Dover, DE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 19901 serves a portion of Dover, Delaware, within Kent County. This community is home to approximately 36,703 residents, with a median age of 33.6 years. The median household income of $78,421 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $274,473 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 59% owner-occupied and 41% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Dover is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 40% and an unemployment rate of 5.8%, 19901 reflects the economic character of Kent County in Delaware.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 36,703 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,927 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $78,421 | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $274,473 | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 15.5% | ↑ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 40% | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.6 yrs | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 59% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 41% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,819 | — |