19904 ZIP Code
Dover, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19904 |
| City/Town: | Dover |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,387 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,815 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,388 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,888 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,300 |
| Land Area: | 43.2 sq miles
111.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1713, -75.5876 |
Population Information (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,387 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,913 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,474 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,812 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,469 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,178 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,773 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,722 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,885 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,368 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,573 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,322 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,061 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,025 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,311 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 888 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,162 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,888 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,547 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,341 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,193 | 63.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,354 | 36.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,433 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 708 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,948 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,213 | 32.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,789 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,078 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,884 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,813 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,815 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,564 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,703 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,388 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,683 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,263 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,146 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,663 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,445 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,277 | 19.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 541 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,502 | 52.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,633 | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 357 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,115 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 672 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,108 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,681 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,538 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 415 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,514 | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 592 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19904 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 561 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 802 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,131 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,132 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,248 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,305 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,126 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,702 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 981 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 559 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19904 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,764 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,781 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 339 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 771 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 289 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 962 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19904 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 158 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,292 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,685 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 297 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,249 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,031 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 47 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 844 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,379 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,890 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,365 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 875 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,151 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.3% | 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 (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,023 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,266 | 64.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,504 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,679 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19904 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,023 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,220 | 35.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,003 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 702 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 401 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,332 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19904 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,327 | 58.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,268 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 530 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 411 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 747 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,588 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 904 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,113 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19904 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,593 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,786 | 23.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,044 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,350 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,095 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,692 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,076 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 241 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 991 | 6.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19904 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 89 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,279 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,194 | 20.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,826 | 43.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,812 | 24.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 688 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19904 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,338 | 50.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,242 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,155 | 28.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,254 | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 124 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 131 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 200 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 85 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19904 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,600 | 11.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,749 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,072 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,126 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19904 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 359 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 270 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 556 | 6.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,063 | 11.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,531 | 38.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,026 | 32.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 281 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 107 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,704 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $472 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,162 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,547 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,896 | 40.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,906 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,061 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,261 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,092 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,989 | 34.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19904 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,062 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,249 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,464 | 42.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 400 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,570 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,546 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19904 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,647 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 402 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 480 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,620 | 37.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,987 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,158 | 32.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,840 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,578 | 12.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,702 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,304 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 595 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,592 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,117 | 33.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19904 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,699 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,353 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,380 | 54.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,873 | 43.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,283 | 29.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 100 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,270 | 91.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 969 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,117 | 321.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,117 | 321.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,117 | 321.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 451 | 46.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 964 | 99.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,074 | 110.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 3.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19904 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,575 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,028 | 87.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,547 | 12.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,535 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,115 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 371 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 526 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19904 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,547 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,474 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Dover, DE19904