City

Magnolia, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥12,618Population
💰$107,868Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$357,000Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.9%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 22.5%Asian: 4.3%Other: 6.7%Race
White57.9%
Hispanic6.4%
Black22.5%
Asian4.3%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma89 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,228 (27%)
Some College974 (11.8%)
Associates1,221 (14.8%)
Bachelors476 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree3,254 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College11.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
59%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,868 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$357,000 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,205/mo
Total Housing Units4,730
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
65%
About Magnolia, DE

Magnolia is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,618 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Magnolia is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,868 is above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Magnolia is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $357,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,205 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Magnolia is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (57.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Magnolia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19962 12,618 $107,868 $357,000 $1,205 5.2% 45.3% 90.1%