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19979

Delaware · 619 residents · 3.283 sq mi
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ZIP 19979 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $293,900. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Kent County, 19979 ranks 11th by median household income.

$72,361
US average: $82,259
$293,900
US average: $376,019
17.8%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
14.4%
58.0%
42.0%
2.52 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(574)
Black2.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(13)
Diversity Score17.3%(107)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Kent County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST11TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
19901$66,388
19904$66,908
19934$87,125
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 19979?

ZIP code 19979 has about 619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19979?

The typical household in ZIP code 19979 earns about $72,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 19979 expensive?

In ZIP code 19979, the median home is worth about $293,900, and the typical rent is about $1,742 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 19979?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 19979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19979?

About 8.4% of people in ZIP code 19979 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024