Zip code 19953: Hartly, Delaware
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19953
19953 is a small-town zip code in Hartly, Delaware (Kent County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 5,255 people live here, or 176 per square mile. The median resident is 33.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $81,792 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $246,700, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,157 a month.
16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and transportation and moving goods.
How 19953 compares
- Unemployment rate13.8%98thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · DE 5.1%3rd of 63 in DE
- Uninsured rate22.3%97thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · DE 6.3%2nd of 63 in DE
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · DE 49.6%6th of 61 in DE
- Government workers24.4%94thU.S. 14.5% · DE 15.7%9th of 63 in DE
- Veterans11.4%93rdU.S. 6.2% · DE 7.4%8th of 63 in DE
- 93rdU.S. 22% · DE 20.7%4th of 63 in DE
- Average commute34.2 min90thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · DE 26 min6th of 61 in DE
- Homeownership rate78.3%74thU.S. 65.2% · DE 73%36th of 62 in DE
- Median household income$81,79252ndU.S. $80,734 · DE $84,95432nd of 61 in DE
- Housing vacancy5.8%42ndU.S. 10.1% · DE 13.4%37th of 62 in DE
- Median earnings per worker$45,18441stU.S. $49,666 · DE $50,12741st of 62 in DE
- Work from home10.2%35thU.S. 15.1% · DE 15%42nd of 63 in DE
- Median home value$246,70033rdU.S. $332,700 · DE $352,00054th of 61 in DE
- Median gross rent$1,15733rdU.S. $1,413 · DE $1,40146th of 56 in DE
- Diversity index36.431stU.S. 61.4 · DE 6046th of 63 in DE
- Per capita income$32,87727thU.S. $44,673 · DE $45,37548th of 62 in DE
- 27thU.S. 10% · DE 8.6%41st of 63 in DE
- 24thU.S. 17.2% · DE 20.6%56th of 63 in DE
- Poverty rate6.2%20thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · DE 10.4%38th of 62 in DE
- Population density176/sq mi19thU.S. 95/sq mi · DE 524/sq mi54th of 63 in DE
- 19thU.S. 14.1% · DE 10.7%50th of 63 in DE
- 15thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · DE 0.44944th of 61 in DE
- Median age33.614thU.S. 38.9 · DE 41.661st of 63 in DE
- 12thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · DE 35.8%53rd of 62 in DE
- Population5,2559thU.S. 334,922,499 · DE 1,021,19146th of 63 in DE
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · DE 92.4%60th of 62 in DE
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · DE 3.8%59th of 63 in DE
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · DE 10.5%56th of 63 in DE
| Measure | 19953 | Kent | DE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 13.8% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 3rd of 63 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 22.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2nd of 63 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 68% | 52.5% | 49.6% | 51.1% | 6th of 61 | |
| Government workers | 24.4% | 22.3% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 9th of 63 | |
| Veterans | 11.4% | 10.9% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 8th of 63 | |
| Residents under 18 | 29% | 22.8% | 20.7% | 22% | 4th of 63 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.2 min | 26.5 min | 26 min | 26.4 min | 6th of 61 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 72.5% | 73% | 65.2% | 36th of 62 | |
| Median household income | $81,792 | $74,477 | $84,954 | $80,734 | 32nd of 61 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.8% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 10.1% | 37th of 62 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $45,184 | $45,575 | $50,127 | $49,666 | 41st of 62 | |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 8.7% | 15% | 15.1% | 42nd of 63 | |
| Median home value | $246,700 | $316,600 | $352,000 | $332,700 | 54th of 61 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,157 | $1,354 | $1,401 | $1,413 | 46th of 56 | |
| Diversity index | 36.4 | 60 | 60 | 61.4 | 46th of 63 | |
| Per capita income | $32,877 | $36,191 | $45,375 | $44,673 | 48th of 62 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.6% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 10% | 41st of 63 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.1% | 18.3% | 20.6% | 17.2% | 56th of 63 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 6.2% | 10.6% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 38th of 62 | |
| Population density | 176/sq mi | 320/sq mi | 524/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 54th of 63 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.2% | 7.4% | 10.7% | 14.1% | 50th of 63 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.391 | 0.408 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 44th of 61 | |
| Median age | 33.6 | 38.8 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 61st of 63 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.1% | 27.5% | 35.8% | 35.7% | 53rd of 62 | |
| Population | 5,255 | 187,604 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 | 46th of 63 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 80% | 91.1% | 92.4% | 91% | 60th of 62 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 59th of 63 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.1% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 56th of 63 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White78%
- Black2%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.9%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial12%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,841
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 65.4%
- Married couples
- 48.6%
- Living alone
- 29.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.4%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,954
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Vacant
- 5.8%
- Median year built
- 1991
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 68%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 32.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 19953 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,060 | $74,888 |
| Service | $38,713 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,583 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,661 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,929 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.1%
- Households with broadband
- 80%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 56.5%
- No internet access
- 20%
- Without health insurance
- 22.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hartly
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Kent County
- Center point
- 39.1525° N, 75.6941° W
- Land area
- 30 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 19953
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21670 | Templeville, MD · PO box | 4 mi | — |
| 19964 | Marydel, DE | 4.2 mi | $99,402 |
| 21649 | Marydel, MD | 4.8 mi | $68,542 |
| 19955 | Kenton, DE | 5.4 mi | $44,634 |
| 19904 | Dover, DE | 5.9 mi | $66,908 |
| 19934 | Camden Wyoming, DE | 5.9 mi | $87,125 |
| 19938 | Clayton, DE | 7.2 mi | $99,596 |
| 19936 | Cheswold, DE | 7.4 mi | $34,135 |
| 19980 | Woodside, DE | 8.6 mi | $85,272 |
| 19906 | Dover, DE · PO box | 8.8 mi | — |
| 21607 | Barclay, MD | 8.8 mi | $91,250 |
| 21668 | Sudlersville, MD | 8.8 mi | $78,672 |
Zip codes like 19953 elsewhere
Questions about 19953
What city is zip code 19953?
19953 is assigned to Hartly, Delaware. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 19953 in?
19953 is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the population of 19953?
About 5,255 people live in 19953, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19953 in?
19953 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19953?
The median household income in 19953 is $81,792.
What zip codes are near 19953?
The closest zip codes to 19953 are 21670, 19964, 21649, 19955, 19904.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19953, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.