| City: | Kenton, Delaware |
| County: | Kent County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:04 PM |
| Population: | 191 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 302 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2266, -75.6661 |
| Land Area: | 0.099 sq mi |
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Kenton itself is a PO Box Only zone. There's no street delivery to the 72 housing units within ZIP code 19955. The two streets in the postal database—Frazier Street and High Street—receive mail through PO Boxes at the post office. Rural Route carriers (Route R) serve outlying areas, while City Route carriers (Route C) handle the town center. But all addresses ultimately tie back to the PO Box facility.
The town's demographics show a median age of 43.8 years and a median household income of $50,000. Home values here are higher than typical rural Delaware, with a median of $220,000. Most residents are White (81%), with smaller Black (8%) and Hispanic (13%) populations. The 98 acres of land area make this one of Delaware's smallest incorporated municipalities.
This isn't a border town in the international sense, despite the classification. Instead, Kenton sits at the edge of Kent County's rural service boundaries. Communities to the north and west lack their own post offices, so residents travel to Kenton for mail service. The high PO Box adoption reflects geography rather than demographics—when you're the only post office for miles, demand exceeds local population.
The closest named places are Cheswold (3.9 miles away), followed by several Dover neighborhoods at 5-6 miles distance: Farthing Woods, Maple Glen, Millcreek, and Baltray. These communities have their own delivery infrastructure through the larger Dover postal network.
With only two streets in the postal database, Kenton shows the minimal infrastructure typical of Delaware's smallest municipalities. Frazier Street and High Street represent the historic town center, where all mail delivery routes back to the PO Box facility.
ZIP Code 19955 has 191 residents and 60 households (average 3.18 persons per household). The median age is 43.8 years, slightly older than the state (41.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.5% male and 55.5% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.6%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (8.4%, much lower than the state average of 22.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 191Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 352Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,929.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,634Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 60Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $225,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.48Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 81 | 80 | 78 | 97 | 94 | 40 | 42 | 34 | 53 | 96 | 412 | 384 | 359 | 352 |
| Decennial Census | 72 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 191 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.8
Male Median Age: 46.4
Female Median Age: 43
| 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 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| White: | 154 | 83.70% |
| Black: | 16 | 8.70% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 4.89% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.54% |
| Other: | 4 | 2.17% |
| Total: | 184 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 85 | 44.50% | 46.4 years |
| Females: | 106 | 55.50% | 43.0 years |
| Total: | 191 | 100% | 43.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 352 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 352 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 352 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $44,634, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $2,588 (5.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,634. Family households earn a median of $44,865 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,865). By gender, male median income is $58,906 and female is $53,571, which is closely matches the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,335 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.7%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 39.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (31.7%).
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 | $47,222 | $47,292 | $60,000 | $49,821 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,438 | $37,465 | $50,446 | $50,000 | $44,634 |
| Median Family Income | $50,000 | $36,875 | $37,083 | $39,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,438 | $46,250 | $50,804 | $52,589 | $44,865 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $72,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $38,750 | $39,375 | $40,875 | $40,938 | $40,750 | $40,625 | $43,125 | $40,625 | $26,250 | $0 | $42,500 | $52,656 | $54,063 | $58,906 |
| Median Female Income | $23,750 | $25,625 | $26,250 | $28,500 | $28,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,571 |
| Employed: | 60 | 42.86% |
| Unemployed: | 39 | 27.86% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 41 | 29.29% |
| Total: | 140 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 20.00% |
| Service: | 10 | 16.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 28.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 3.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19 | 31.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 60 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $225,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $81,700 (56.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $225,500. The median gross rent is $1,452, which is notably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $396 (37.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,452. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.53% (77.46% with a mortgage, 22.54% free-and-clear) and renters 24.47% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.62%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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 | $143,800 | $162,500 | $156,300 | $156,300 | $187,500 | $212,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $110,400 | $216,200 | $219,800 | $220,000 | $225,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 14 | 60.87% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 9 | 39.13% |
| $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: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,056 | $988 | $983 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,452 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 55 | 58.51% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 16 | 17.02% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 24.47% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 94 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 94 | 90.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 9.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 104 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 91 | 87.50% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 12.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 104 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 86.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.30 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 elementary (78.04%). College enrollment is 14.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.78% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 3.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 60 | 46.88% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 12.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 3.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 42 | 32.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 128 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 123 | 96.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 42 | 32.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 306 | 82.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 64 | 17.20% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 0.54% |
| Total: | 372 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 370 | 99.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.3% | 10.0% | 10.0% | 22.2% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 4 | 1.57% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 199 | 78.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 5.49% |
| College or graduate school: | 38 | 14.90% |
| Total: | 255 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 1.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 213 | 83.53% |
ZIP Code 19955 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 118 people with an annual payroll of $6,902,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 180Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,554,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,902,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 118Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 19955 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 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 19955. It covers 0.099 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: | 0.099 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: | 1039100Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kenton town; DelawareSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 19955 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.