City

Frederica, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥5,508Population
💰$76,213Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$263,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.8%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 19.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 9.7%Race
White63.8%
Hispanic4.9%
Black19.5%
Asian0.4%
Other9.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,428 (40.6%)
Some College425 (12.1%)
Associates390 (11.1%)
Bachelors507 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree708 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College12.1%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,213 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$263,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,282/mo
Total Housing Units2,307
Vacant Units226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Frederica, DE

Frederica is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,508 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Frederica is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,213 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Frederica is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,282 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frederica is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Frederica
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19946 5,508 $76,213 $263,400 $1,282 6.0% 34.6% 84.7%