City

Smyrna, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥27,164Population
💰$78,803Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$311,800Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 29.1%Asian: 2.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White56.0%
Hispanic7.9%
Black29.1%
Asian2.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma162 (0.9%)
HS Graduate6,221 (34.6%)
Some College3,122 (17.4%)
Associates2,598 (14.5%)
Bachelors1,656 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree4,196 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College17.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,803 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$311,800 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,366/mo
Total Housing Units9,899
Vacant Units641

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
65%
About Smyrna, DE

Smyrna is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,164 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Smyrna is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,803 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Smyrna is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $311,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,366 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smyrna is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smyrna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19977 27,164 $78,803 $311,800 $1,366 4.5% 32.6% 83.1%