ZIP Code 19938 Demographics

Kent County, Delaware  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 19938 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,240

↓ 94.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$89,345

↑ +29.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$301,700

↑ +10.8% vs county

Median Age

39.5 yrs

↓ +2.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

↑ 29.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 19938 compares to Kent County and Delaware overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 19938 $89k Kent $69k Delaware $79k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 19938 $302k Kent $272k Delaware $305k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

85.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,615

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 19938 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$301,700
Down Payment (20%)$60,340
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,916P&I: $1526 | Tax: $302 | Ins: $88
Rent (Local Median)
$1,615
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $301/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 19938, sorted by distance.

19955 2.7 mi away kent county 21650 7.1 mi away kent county 19953 7.3 mi away kent county 19904 8.2 mi away kent county 21651 8.3 mi away kent county 21649 9.3 mi away caroline county 21635 9.4 mi away kent county 21668 9.4 mi away queen annes county

About Kent County

Kent County is located in Delaware and has a total population of 182,400. The county's median household income is $69,278 and median home value is $272,300. ZIP code 19938 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Kent County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.