19977 ZIP Code
Smyrna, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19977 |
| City/Town: | Smyrna |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,204 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,279 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,334 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,483 |
| Median Home Value: | $290,400 |
| Land Area: | 83.1 sq miles
215.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.4 sq miles
13.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2989, -75.5461 |
Population Information (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,204 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,719 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,485 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,718 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,586 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,467 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,483 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,079 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,589 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,672 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,352 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,591 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,435 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,734 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,068 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 430 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $290,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,365 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,483 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,899 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 584 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,055 | 79.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,844 | 20.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,871 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 417 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,166 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,492 | 39.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,840 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,832 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,640 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,484 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19977 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,279 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,161 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,453 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,334 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,574 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,653 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 764 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,445 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,527 | 73.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,749 | 23.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 377 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,511 | 55.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,617 | 32.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 553 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 118 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,381 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,150 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,839 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 517 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 681 | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 549 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19977 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 84 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 229 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 549 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 564 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 767 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,344 | 26.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,283 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,894 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 900 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 285 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19977 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,639 | 82.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 729 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 43 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 213 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 76 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 902 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19977 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 62 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 625 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 803 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 96 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,098 | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 897 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,010 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 765 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,882 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 671 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 343 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,337 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 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 (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,582 | 86.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,386 | 62.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,633 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,294 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19977 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,980 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,144 | 35.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,375 | 26.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 548 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 227 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,056 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19977 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,886 | 62.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,863 | 19.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 181 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 337 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 427 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 175 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 16 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 598 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19977 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 86 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,690 | 17.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,152 | 33.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,227 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 602 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 795 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 531 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 554 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 154 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 692 | 7.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19977 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 15 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 434 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,899 | 20.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,025 | 53.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,908 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 202 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19977 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,090 | 57.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 719 | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,400 | 27.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 606 | 6.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 43 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19977 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 385 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,790 | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,885 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,839 | 20.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19977 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 218 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 159 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 301 | 4.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 720 | 10.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,352 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,118 | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 170 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19977 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,634 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,365 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.38 |
Households (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,899 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,699 | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,973 | 22.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,267 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,510 | 28.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,422 | 38.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,787 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19977 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,093 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,421 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,225 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 445 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 937 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,910 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19977 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,319 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 196 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 473 | 8.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,430 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,315 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 905 | 17.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,347 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,756 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,876 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,900 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 221 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,651 | 56.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,028 | 35.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19977 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,538 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,415 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,210 | 35.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,159 | 63.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 629 | 18.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19977 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,813 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 538 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,391 | 258.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,391 | 258.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,391 | 258.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 111 | 20.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 128 | 23.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 610 | 113.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 4.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19977 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,486 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,536 | 92.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,950 | 8.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 789 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 625 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 479 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19977 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,899 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,392 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Smyrna, DE19977