ZIP Code 19979 Demographics

Kent County, Delaware  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 19979 compared to county averages.

Total Population

541

↓ 99.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$94,471

↑ +36.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$263,700

↓ 3.2% vs county

Median Age

44.3 yrs

↓ +15.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

↑ 27.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 19979 compares to Kent County and Delaware overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 19979 $94k Kent $69k Delaware $79k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 19979 $264k Kent $272k Delaware $305k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

84.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,438

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 19979 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$263,700
Down Payment (20%)$52,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,674P&I: $1333 | Tax: $264 | Ins: $77
Rent (Local Median)
$1,438
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $236/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 19979, sorted by distance.

19962 4.3 mi away kent county 19946 6.4 mi away kent county 19902 7.2 mi away kent county 19901 9.9 mi away kent county 19936 11.8 mi away kent county 19955 13.3 mi away kent county 19938 15.9 mi away kent county 19977 17.1 mi away kent 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 19979 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.