City

Kenton, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥359Population
💰$50,000Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂14.0Median Age
🏠$220,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊35.2%Unemployment▲ 620% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.0% Female 59.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 6.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
61%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
14%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age14.0 yrs
Avg HH Size4.08
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment35.2% ▲ 620% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (11.3%)
HS Graduate49 (39.5%)
Some College4 (3.2%)
Associates4 (3.2%)
Bachelors8 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree45 (36.3%)

Education

No HS: 11.3%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 3.2%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 36.3%Edu
No HS11.3%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College3.2%
Associates3.2%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate36.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
72%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$220,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units98
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
44%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
89%
About Kenton, DE

Kenton is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 359 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 14 years.

Economically, Kenton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,000 is below the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 35.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kenton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kenton is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19955 359 $50,000 $220,000 35.2% 42.7% 84.1%