City

Felton, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥13,167Population
💰$77,247Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$287,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.1%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 18%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White73.1%
Hispanic4.5%
Black18.0%
Asian0.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma165 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,999 (32.6%)
Some College1,121 (12.2%)
Associates1,277 (13.9%)
Bachelors695 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree2,940 (32%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,247 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$287,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,262/mo
Total Housing Units5,807
Vacant Units500

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Felton, DE

Felton is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,167 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Felton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,247 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Felton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,262 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Felton is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.1%).

Felton, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Felton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19943 13,167 $77,247 $287,200 $1,262 4.3% 39.5% 87.3%