Dover, DE ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Dover, Delaware: 19904, 19901 and 19902. Together they are home to 76,625 residents in 28,937 households. That is more than the 39,837 people counted inside Dover city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $66,388 in 19901 to $66,908 in 19904.
Dover city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 39,837 |
| Households | 15,428 |
| Median household income | $60,199 |
| Median home value | $258,900 |
| Median age | 34.7 |
| Median rent | $1,344 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 76,625 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 28,937 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $66,388 (19901) to $66,908 (19904) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,657 |
| Homeowners | 58.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 51 routes, 31,551 homes (2 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Dover: 19904 ($66,908)
- Most residents: 19904 (38,818 people)
- Highest homeownership: 19904 (62.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 19901 (31.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 19901 (15.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 19901 (33.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 19904 ($309,400)
Every ZIP code in Dover
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19904 | Dover | 38,818 | 14,986 | $66,908 | $309,400 | 62.0% | 29.1% | 10.0% | 27 | 17,174 | 21% of its land; mailing city |
| 19901 | Dover | 37,763 | 13,951 | $66,388 | $273,000 | 55.5% | 31.5% | 15.8% | 24 | 16,754 | 14% of its land; mailing city |
| 19902 | Dover Afb | 44 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 43.2% | — | — | 94% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Dover when at least 10% of its land lies inside Dover city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Dover. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Dover.
Counties
- Kent County — 19 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Dover, DE?
- 19904, 19901 and 19902. A ZIP code is listed for Dover when at least 10% of its land lies inside Dover city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Dover.
- What is the population of Dover, DE?
- The Census Bureau counts 39,837 residents inside Dover city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Dover hold 76,625 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Dover, DE?
- $60,199 inside Dover city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $66,388 to $66,908.
- Which Dover ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 19904, at $66,908, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Dover, DE?
- For the 2 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 51 carrier routes reaching 31,551 residential and 2,375 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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