| ZIP Code | 19977 |
|---|---|
| City | Smyrna |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 16 ft |
| Latitude | 39.298946 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.546122 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 162 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,221 (34.6%) |
| Some College | 3,122 (17.4%) |
| Associates | 2,598 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,656 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,196 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,803 ≈ Avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $311,800 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,366/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,899 |
| Vacant Units | 641 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,899 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 641 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 19977 is located in Smyrna, Delaware, within Kent County. With a population of 27,164, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 19977 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,803 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19977 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $311,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,366 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 19977 is majority White (56.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19977 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 19977 in Smyrna, DE is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,164 residents, a median household income of $78,803, and a median home value of $311,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.