| ZIP Code | 19962 |
|---|---|
| City | Magnolia |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 38 ft |
| Latitude | 39.068808 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.488388 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.3% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 89 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,228 (27%) |
| Some College | 974 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 1,221 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 476 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,254 (39.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,868 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $357,000 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,205/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,730 |
| Vacant Units | 209 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,730 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 209 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 19962 is located in Magnolia, Delaware, within Kent County. With a population of 12,618, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.3 years. Economically, 19962 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,868 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19962 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $357,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,205 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 19962 is majority White (57.93%). Residents are well-educated — 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19962 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 19962 in Magnolia, DE is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,618 residents, a median household income of $107,868, and a median home value of $357,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.