| City: | Cheswold, Delaware |
| County: | Kent County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:49 PM |
| Population: | 329 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 302 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2140, -75.5868 |
| Land Area: | 0.206 sq mi |
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The town covers just 0.11 square miles, yet its postal infrastructure serves a broader footprint. Eight streets appear in the delivery database: Strimel Drive has the most address records (6), followed by Fulton Street and Main Street (5 each). The post office building itself appears in delivery records, reflecting its role as both a mail facility and community landmark.
Cheswold's 329 residents live in a community where 63% completed high school and the median household income sits at $35,556. The median age of 42.5 years suggests a stable, working-age population. With 80 owner-occupied homes valued at a median of $116,300, this is a modestly-priced community where homeownership is common.
The town's delivery infrastructure includes one city carrier route and one rural route serving the surrounding area. While Cheswold itself has no street delivery, 84 PO Boxes serve businesses alongside the residential boxes. The high box-to-household ratio isn't about border proximity or cross-border traffic. It reflects something simpler: customers from nearby areas without carrier delivery routes travel here for their mail, making this small-town post office a service hub for Kent County's rural residents.
Cheswold's street names reflect a classic small-town layout centered on Main Street and Fulton Street. The limited number of streets (just 8 total) confirms this is a compact, walkable community where postal infrastructure serves primarily through PO Boxes rather than door-to-door delivery.
ZIP Code 19936 has 329 residents and 108 households (average 3.05 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, slightly older than the state (41.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.2%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (49.5%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (15.5%, lower than the state average of 22.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 329Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 152Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,597.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $34,135Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $110,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 442 | 421 | 306 | 310 | 288 | 241 | 243 | 282 | 319 | 315 | 290 | 222 | 176 | 152 |
| Decennial Census | 302 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 329 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.5
Male Median Age: 40.6
Female Median Age: 45.4
| 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 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 24 | 26 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 45 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 5 |
| White: | 163 | 52.41% |
| Black: | 51 | 16.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 43 | 13.83% |
| Asian: | 10 | 3.22% |
| American Indian: | 21 | 6.75% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 23 | 7.40% |
| Total: | 311 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 167 | 50.76% | 40.6 years |
| Females: | 162 | 49.24% | 45.4 years |
| Total: | 329 | 100% | 42.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 99 | 65.13% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 22 | 14.47% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 24 | 15.79% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 20.39% |
| Total Population: | 152 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 121 | 79.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 31 | 20.39% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $34,135, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $4,459 (11.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,666. Family households earn a median of $51,250 versus $32,596 for nonfamily households (a difference of $18,654). By gender, male median income is $36,500 and female is $36,204, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $296 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.2%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (51.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,594 | $43,056 | $51,250 | $55,500 | $55,536 | $0 | $26,389 | $24,600 | $25,469 | $0 | $28,917 | $31,406 | $35,556 | $34,135 |
| Median Family Income | $22,417 | $22,422 | $50,156 | $55,500 | $62,614 | $72,750 | $75,417 | $0 | $51,188 | $54,205 | $0 | $41,250 | $56,875 | $51,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,625 | $18,594 | $19,205 | $19,375 | $30,278 | $18,333 | $21,042 | $22,273 | $22,250 | $21,042 | $26,406 | $25,938 | $27,083 | $32,596 |
| Median Male Income | $36,042 | $37,708 | $38,500 | $36,500 | $0 | $36,635 | $38,365 | $38,854 | $45,815 | $31,583 | $31,141 | $33,977 | $35,938 | $36,500 |
| Median Female Income | $26,417 | $31,250 | $35,750 | $32,014 | $0 | $31,852 | $33,095 | $33,393 | $0 | $31,042 | $0 | $18,333 | $35,109 | $36,204 |
| Employed: | 74 | 55.22% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 5.97% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 52 | 38.81% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5 | 6.76% |
| Service: | 15 | 20.27% |
| Sales and Office: | 38 | 51.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 9.46% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 12.16% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 74 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $110,400, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $13,000 (10.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,400. The median gross rent is $1,125, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $242 (27.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $196. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.16% (40.00% with a mortgage, 60.00% free-and-clear) and renters 32.84% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,400 | $66,300 | $61,300 | $61,700 | $0 | $0 | $186,700 | $0 | $0 | $187,500 | $113,500 | $113,500 | $116,300 | $110,400 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 13.64% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 18.18% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 45.45% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 5 | 22.73% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $883 | $833 | $925 | $913 | $0 | $0 | $881 | $862 | $929 | $920 | $939 | $1,069 | $1,135 | $1,125 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 26.87% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 40.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 32.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 67 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 67 | 70.53% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 29.47% |
| Total Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 56 | 58.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 39 | 41.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 68.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 41.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (70.59%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 2.33% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 38 | 29.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 57 | 44.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 10.85% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 5.43% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 7.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 88 | 68.22% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 7.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 98 | 52.97% |
| Public Insurance: | 84 | 45.41% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 1.62% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 182 | 98.38% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 48.4% | 47.5% | 42.5% | 31.3% | 17.9% | 16.7% | 24.5% | 28.3% | 23.1% | 29.5% | 19.1% | 17.0% | 7.3% | 12.5% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5 | 29.41% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 70.59% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 19936 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 138 people with an annual payroll of $7,642,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,169Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,895,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,642,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 138Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 19936 is located in Kent County, Delaware, within the Dover, DE Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20100). This Metro area has a population of 162,310 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 19936. It covers 0.206 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Dover, DESource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 162,310Source: Census |
| MSA: | Dover, DE MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.206 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 1014660Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cheswold town; DelawareSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 19936 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.