19901 ZIP Code
Dover, Delaware
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19901 |
| City/Town: | Dover |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,097 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,809 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,092 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,438 |
| Median Home Value: | $231,100 |
| Land Area: | 75.8 sq miles
196.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.4 sq miles
24.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1815, -75.4735 |
Population Information (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,097 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,878 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,219 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,647 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,635 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,048 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,289 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,423 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,414 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,217 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,583 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,324 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,075 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,630 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,101 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 711 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $231,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,326 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,438 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,447 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 991 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,021 | 55.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,426 | 44.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,055 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,044 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,845 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,026 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,015 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,792 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,782 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,551 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,809 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,639 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,476 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,092 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,181 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,494 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,256 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,154 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,710 | 75.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,129 | 20.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 613 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,535 | 52.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,234 | 31.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 94 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,197 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 64 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,271 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,702 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,984 | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,172 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,388 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,243 | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 141 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,400 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 623 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 488 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,712 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,264 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,850 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,373 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,423 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,847 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,294 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 573 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,218 | 85.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,470 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 133 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 734 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 399 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 585 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,105 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,115 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 207 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,510 | 16.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 937 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 107 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 773 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,301 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,837 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,674 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 593 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,226 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,893 | 89.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,102 | 59.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,084 | 46.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,657 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,498 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,306 | 36.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,413 | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 745 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 640 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,956 | 20.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,524 | 48.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,659 | 17.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 363 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 335 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 615 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 744 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 947 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,199 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,623 | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,618 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,228 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,255 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,977 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,878 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,576 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 529 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 699 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 200 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,075 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,078 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,765 | 43.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,662 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 658 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,364 | 44.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,533 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,424 | 30.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,863 | 12.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 89 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 115 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,082 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,762 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,235 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,368 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,092 | 13.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 403 | 5.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 651 | 8.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,177 | 14.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,158 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,879 | 23.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 585 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 76 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,517 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $489 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,326 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,447 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,044 | 41.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,987 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,337 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,896 | 33.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,648 | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,725 | 32.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,607 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,204 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,595 | 45.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 241 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,314 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,446 | 44.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,055 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 297 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 424 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,349 | 30.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,781 | 16.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,204 | 47.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,898 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,406 | 11.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,550 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,339 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 967 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,643 | 49.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,729 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,417 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,192 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,962 | 47.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,973 | 48.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,611 | 42.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 257 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,276 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,851 | 4.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,821 | 152.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,821 | 152.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,821 | 152.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 367 | 19.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 358 | 19.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,132 | 61.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 193 | 10.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,450 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,122 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,328 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,568 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 893 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 711 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 156 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,447 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,069 | 90.5% | 89.4% |
Dover, DE19901