City

Cheswold, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥176Population
💰$35,556Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$116,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓11.5%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.1%Hispanic: 46%Black: 2.8%Other: 4%Race
White38.1%
Hispanic46.0%
Black2.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
43%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads11.5% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate80 (70.8%)
Some College16 (14.2%)
Associates4 (3.5%)
Bachelors4 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree9 (8%)

Education

HS Grad: 70.8%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 3.5%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 8%Edu
HS Grad70.8%
Some College14.2%
Associates3.5%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,556 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$116,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,135/mo
Total Housing Units80
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Cheswold, DE

Cheswold is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 176 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Cheswold is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,556 is well below the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cheswold is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,135 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cheswold is less-educated. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 46.0%.

Cheswold, DE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Cheswold
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19936 176 $35,556 $116,300 $1,135 5.2% 11.5% 67.1%