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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 19901 has 36,839 residents and 14,025 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 34.2 years, younger than the state (41.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.7%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (33.9%, much higher than the state average of 22.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (22.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	36,839Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	39,149Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	37,385Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	486.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$63,891Source: Census ACS

Households:	14,025Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$258,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.27Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	35,598	35,333	36,636	37,116	37,135	36,989	37,189	37,234	37,182	38,673	38,634	39,097	39,149
Decennial Census	35,055	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	36,839	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 34.2

Male Median Age: 31.9

Female Median Age: 36.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,159	1,216	1,193	1,421	1,866	1,328	1,062	1,026	839	789	825	1,012	962	791	675	509	339	264
Female	1,162	1,159	1,191	1,447	1,979	1,325	1,263	1,141	972	940	1,027	1,179	1,154	1,090	897	707	486	444
Total	2,321	2,375	2,384	2,868	3,845	2,653	2,325	2,167	1,811	1,729	1,852	2,191	2,116	1,881	1,572	1,216	825	708

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	17,555	47.36%
Black:	12,485	33.68%
Hispanic:*	3,777	10.19%
Asian:	1,310	3.53%
American Indian:	254	0.69%
Hawaiian:	51	0.14%
Other:	1,636	4.41%
Total:	37,068	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	17,276	46.90%	31.9 years
Females:	19,563	53.10%	36.1 years
Total:	36,839	100%	34.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	34,875	89.08%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,702	4.35%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,246	3.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,326	6.57%
Total Population:	39,149	100%
Total Native Population:	36,577	93.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,572	6.57%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $63,891, which is well under the state median ($82,855), is up $16,300 (34.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,884. Family households earn a median of $76,270 versus $41,915 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,355). By gender, male median income is $56,019 and female is $42,686, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($55,676), with a current gap of $13,333 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.2%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.0%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$47,591	$47,274	$47,232	$47,334	$45,742	$46,018	$47,874	$49,686	$48,007	$53,314	$55,655	$61,809	$63,891
Median Family Income	$57,718	$60,315	$56,821	$55,494	$55,432	$56,517	$57,865	$59,160	$56,320	$60,532	$62,976	$73,476	$76,270
Median NonFamily Income	$30,744	$32,420	$34,057	$33,322	$32,251	$32,432	$34,459	$35,009	$35,405	$36,500	$43,196	$39,759	$41,915
Median Male Income	$40,019	$43,494	$45,382	$45,487	$42,904	$43,978	$42,215	$43,569	$43,523	$48,137	$50,986	$55,282	$56,019
Median Female Income	$32,664	$34,528	$38,536	$37,001	$36,415	$37,599	$37,998	$34,260	$34,910	$38,109	$40,666	$43,362	$42,686

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	15,327	51.76%
Unemployed:	1,370	4.63%
Not In Labor Force:	12,915	43.61%
Total:	29,612	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,568	29.80%
Service:	3,111	20.30%
Sales and Office:	3,405	22.22%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,392	9.08%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,851	18.60%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	15,327	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $258,400, which is much lower than the state median ($326,800), is up $72,500 (39.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,400. The median gross rent is $1,353, which is on par with the state median ($1,341), is up $372 (37.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $179. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.10% (55.67% with a mortgage, 44.33% free-and-clear) and renters 45.90% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.99%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.48%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$185,900	$187,200	$186,600	$183,800	$178,900	$175,300	$178,500	$180,600	$187,000	$195,900	$209,300	$231,100	$258,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	708	10.74%
$500 to $999:	982	14.90%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,179	33.06%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,908	28.94%
$2,000 to $2,499:	524	7.95%
$2,500 to $2,999:	52	0.79%
$3,000 or more:	13	0.20%
No Rent:	226	3.43%
Total:	6,592	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$981	$977	$972	$1,007	$1,009	$1,072	$1,112	$1,161	$1,174	$1,206	$1,210	$1,326	$1,353

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,326	30.12%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,445	23.99%
Renter Occupied:	6,592	45.90%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	14,363	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	14,363	93.01%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,080	6.99%
Total Housing Units:	15,443	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	9,985	64.66%
Multi-Family Units:	3,334	21.59%
Other Units:	2,124	13.75%
Total Housing Units:	15,443	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 26.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.30%). High school or higher is 89.10%, which is just under the state rate (91.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 13.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.30%), up 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (45.13%). College enrollment is 45.13%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	979	4.16%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,581	6.72%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,716	32.79%
Some college, no degree:	4,960	21.08%
Associate's degree:	2,043	8.68%
Bachelor's degree:	3,820	16.23%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,433	10.34%
Total:	23,532	100%
High school or higher:	20,972	89.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,253	26.57%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	23,534	53.56%
Public Insurance:	17,700	40.28%
No Insurance:	2,706	6.16%
Total:	43,940	100%
Has Health Insurance:	41,234	93.84%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.0%	11.5%	12.8%	13.3%	14.6%	13.4%	13.4%	13.8%	15.0%	13.3%	14.4%	13.7%	13.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	278	2.37%
Kindergarten:	511	4.36%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,541	30.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,108	17.97%
College or graduate school:	5,295	45.13%
Total:	11,733	100%
Early Childhood:	789	6.72%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,160	52.50%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Dover, Delaware
City Alias:	Leipsic
County:	Kent County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:07:52 AM
Population:	36,839 [See All]
Area Code:	302
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	39.1576, -75.4940
Land Area:	75.8 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/19901/zip-code-19901.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	15,136Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,410Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	16,217Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,578Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,170Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,193Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$369,683,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,608,104,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	25,450Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Dover, DESource: Census
CBSA Number:	20100Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	185,043Source: Census
MSA:	Dover, DE MSASource: Census
Land Area:	75.8 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	9.434 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1021200Source: Census
Place Name:	Dover city; DelawareSource: Census

ZIP Code 19901 in Dover, DE

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 19901

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 19901

Sources & References