City

Houston, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥1,728Population
💰$61,823Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$283,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.0% Female 58.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 11.5%Other: 1.3%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black11.5%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
17%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.4%)
HS Graduate450 (46.5%)
Some College137 (14.2%)
Associates149 (15.4%)
Bachelors96 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree122 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College14.2%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,823 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$283,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,205/mo
Total Housing Units686
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Houston, DE

Houston is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,728 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Houston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,823 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Houston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,205 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Houston is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Houston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19954 1,728 $61,823 $283,800 $1,205 4.6% 22.5% 73.5%