Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,383 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 37,312 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 15,498 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 15,762 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 10,733 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 30,972 (27.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,559 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $290,114 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,320/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 70,902 |
| Vacant Units | 4,750 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kent County is located in Delaware and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 17 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 179,028 residents. With a median age of 38.26, it is a middle-aged county.
Kent County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,559 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Kent County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $290,114 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,319. Homeownership rates are high at 72.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kent County are majority White (57.6%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Kent County, DE is a middle-income area in Delaware. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19934 | Camden Wyoming | 13,579 | $79,100 | $311,200 | $1,510 | 4.2% | 45.5% |
| 19936 | Cheswold | 176 | $35,556 | $116,300 | $1,135 | 5.2% | 11.5% |
| 19938 | Clayton | 9,867 | $96,338 | $335,800 | $1,624 | 2.1% | 34.9% |
| 19901 | Dover | 39,149 | $63,891 | $258,400 | $1,353 | 7.6% | 37.3% |
| 19904 | Dover | 38,125 | $66,885 | $281,000 | $1,240 | 5.4% | 38.2% |
| 19943 | Felton | 13,167 | $77,247 | $287,200 | $1,262 | 4.3% | 39.5% |
| 19946 | Frederica | 5,508 | $76,213 | $263,400 | $1,282 | 6.0% | 34.6% |
| 19952 | Harrington | 10,730 | $78,333 | $274,000 | $1,183 | 4.1% | 35.6% |
| 19953 | Hartly | 4,614 | $71,466 | $244,200 | $1,063 | 7.3% | 31.4% |
| 19954 | Houston | 1,728 | $61,823 | $283,800 | $1,205 | 4.6% | 22.5% |
| 19955 | Kenton | 359 | $50,000 | $220,000 | — | 35.2% | 42.7% |
| 19962 | Magnolia | 12,618 | $107,868 | $357,000 | $1,205 | 5.2% | 45.3% |
| 19964 | Marydel | 1,570 | $95,250 | $334,000 | — | 2.7% | 19.8% |
| 19977 | Smyrna | 27,164 | $78,803 | $311,800 | $1,366 | 4.5% | 32.6% |
| 19979 | Viola | 503 | $95,325 | $265,600 | $1,708 | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| 19980 | Woodside | 118 | $84,079 | $284,800 | — | 5.6% | 7.1% |