City

Harrington, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥10,730Population
💰$78,333Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$274,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 7.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic5.3%
Black7.8%
Asian1.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate2,365 (36.1%)
Some College1,005 (15.3%)
Associates858 (13.1%)
Bachelors713 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,619 (24.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
HS Grad36.1%
Some College15.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,333 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$274,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,183/mo
Total Housing Units4,446
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
56%
About Harrington, DE

Harrington is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,730 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Harrington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,333 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Harrington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,183 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harrington is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harrington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19952 10,730 $78,333 $274,000 $1,183 4.1% 35.6% 75.1%