Zip code 19977: Smyrna, Delaware
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19977
19977 is a small-town zip code in Smyrna, Delaware (Kent County), covering 83 sq mi of land. About 27,704 people live here, or 333 per square mile. The median resident is 38.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $76,826 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $341,000, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,468 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.8 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.
How 19977 compares
- Government workers29.6%98thU.S. 14.5% · DE 15.7%3rd of 63 in DE
- Average commute32.8 min86thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · DE 26 min9th of 61 in DE
- 85thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · DE 73%26th of 62 in DE
- Veterans8.3%80thU.S. 6.2% · DE 7.4%26th of 63 in DE
- Healthcare workers11.8%79thU.S. 9.7% · DE 10.5%16th of 63 in DE
- Diversity index61.976thU.S. 61.4 · DE 6014th of 63 in DE
- 70thU.S. 17.2% · DE 20.6%31st of 63 in DE
- 67thU.S. 5.2% · DE 5.1%18th of 63 in DE
- Broadband access93.6%63rdU.S. 91% · DE 92.4%24th of 62 in DE
- Median earnings per worker$51,08859thU.S. $49,666 · DE $50,12728th of 62 in DE
- 59thU.S. 10% · DE 8.6%25th of 63 in DE
- Residents under 1822.8%57thU.S. 22% · DE 20.7%19th of 63 in DE
- Median gross rent$1,46854thU.S. $1,413 · DE $1,40118th of 56 in DE
- Housing vacancy7.2%54thU.S. 10.1% · DE 13.4%30th of 62 in DE
- Median home value$341,00051stU.S. $332,700 · DE $352,00026th of 61 in DE
- Median household income$76,82646thU.S. $80,734 · DE $84,95438th of 61 in DE
- Population27,70445thU.S. 334,922,499 · DE 1,021,19113th of 63 in DE
- Median age38.143rdU.S. 38.9 · DE 41.649th of 63 in DE
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · DE 3.8%37th of 63 in DE
- Poverty rate9.5%42ndU.S. 12.5% · DE 10.4%26th of 62 in DE
- 38thU.S. 14.1% · DE 10.7%34th of 63 in DE
- Work from home10.5%37thU.S. 15.1% · DE 15%41st of 63 in DE
- Per capita income$34,43732ndU.S. $44,673 · DE $45,37543rd of 62 in DE
- Uninsured rate4.9%32ndU.S. 8.4% · DE 6.3%35th of 63 in DE
- 30thU.S. 35.7% · DE 35.8%44th of 62 in DE
- 30thU.S. 51.1% · DE 49.6%36th of 61 in DE
- Population density333/sq mi27thU.S. 95/sq mi · DE 524/sq mi38th of 63 in DE
- 12thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · DE 0.44946th of 61 in DE
| Measure | 19977 | Kent | DE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 29.6% | 22.3% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 3rd of 63 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.8 min | 26.5 min | 26 min | 26.4 min | 9th of 61 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83% | 72.5% | 73% | 65.2% | 26th of 62 | |
| Veterans | 8.3% | 10.9% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 26th of 63 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.8% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 16th of 63 | |
| Diversity index | 61.9 | 60 | 60 | 61.4 | 14th of 63 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.4% | 18.3% | 20.6% | 17.2% | 31st of 63 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 18th of 63 | |
| Broadband access | 93.6% | 91.1% | 92.4% | 91% | 24th of 62 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $51,088 | $45,575 | $50,127 | $49,666 | 28th of 62 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 10% | 25th of 63 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.8% | 22.8% | 20.7% | 22% | 19th of 63 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,468 | $1,354 | $1,401 | $1,413 | 18th of 56 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.2% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 10.1% | 30th of 62 | |
| Median home value | $341,000 | $316,600 | $352,000 | $332,700 | 26th of 61 | |
| Median household income | $76,826 | $74,477 | $84,954 | $80,734 | 38th of 61 | |
| Population | 27,704 | 187,604 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 | 13th of 63 | |
| Median age | 38.1 | 38.8 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 49th of 63 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 37th of 63 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.5% | 10.6% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 26th of 62 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.9% | 7.4% | 10.7% | 14.1% | 34th of 63 | |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 8.7% | 15% | 15.1% | 41st of 63 | |
| Per capita income | $34,437 | $36,191 | $45,375 | $44,673 | 43rd of 62 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.9% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 35th of 63 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 27.5% | 35.8% | 35.7% | 44th of 62 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.3% | 52.5% | 49.6% | 51.1% | 36th of 61 | |
| Population density | 333/sq mi | 320/sq mi | 524/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 38th of 63 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.385 | 0.408 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 46th of 61 |
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
- White52%
- Black32%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 9,322
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 73.1%
- Married couples
- 52.8%
- Living alone
- 22.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.3%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 10,048
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Vacant
- 7.2%
- Median year built
- 2002
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.3%
- Home value to income
- 4.4× (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 | 19977 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $64,041 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,838 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,435 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $61,007 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $45,558 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.3%
- Households with broadband
- 93.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.7%
- No internet access
- 5%
- Without health insurance
- 4.9%
- Limited-English households
- 2.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Smyrna
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Kent County
- Center point
- 39.2989° N, 75.5461° W
- Land area
- 83 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
19977 spans 2 counties
- Kent County78% of land
- New Castle County22% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Smyrna8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 19977
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19936 | Cheswold, DE | 5.9 mi | $34,135 |
| 19955 | Kenton, DE | 8.1 mi | $44,634 |
| 19734 | Townsend, DE | 8.1 mi | $127,803 |
| 19938 | Clayton, DE | 8.7 mi | $99,596 |
| 19901 | Dover, DE | 9 mi | $66,388 |
| 19904 | Dover, DE | 9.1 mi | $66,908 |
| 19905 | Dover, DE · PO box | 9.8 mi | — |
| 19906 | Dover, DE · PO box | 9.8 mi | — |
| 19961 | Little Creek, DE · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 08323 | Greenwich, NJ | 12 mi | $83,125 |
| 08038 | Hancocks Bridge, NJ | 12 mi | $90,179 |
| 19730 | Odessa, DE | 12 mi | $112,083 |
Zip codes like 19977 elsewhere
Questions about 19977
What city is zip code 19977?
19977 is assigned to Smyrna, Delaware. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 19977 in?
19977 is mostly in Kent County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 19977?
About 27,704 people live in 19977, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19977 in?
19977 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19977?
The median household income in 19977 is $76,826.
What zip codes are near 19977?
The closest zip codes to 19977 are 19936, 19955, 19734, 19938, 19901.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19977, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.