ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19901

Part of Dover, DE

Pop. 37,763·Kent County·13th most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$1,749/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$183

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19901 · $1,749

More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,210

1 BR

$1,220

2 BR

$1,540

3 BR

$2,140

4 BR+

$2,390

Research median

$1,540/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19901 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Delaware

Rent in ZIP 19901 changed +3.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,388) is $1,660 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,540); a 3-bedroom is $2,140.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19901. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,988/yr

At $1,749/mo median

Location

CityDover

StateDE

CountyKent County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19901 (Dover, DE) is majority owner-occupied, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,763

Median income

$66,388

Median age

33.6

Renters

44.5%

Age distribution

22.4%

29.9%

20.5%

17.1%

Under 1822.4%

18–3429.9%

35–5420.5%

55–6410.2%

65+17.1%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

47.8%

34.8%

White47.8%

Black34.8%

Hispanic11.7%

Asian2.3%

Other3.5%

Education (25+)

33.2%

30.6%

26.9%

No HS diploma9.3%

HS diploma33.2%

Some college30.6%

Bachelor's+26.9%

Housing tenure

55.5%

44.5%

Owner55.5%

Renter44.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 19901 in Dover, DE has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,548 → $1,749

up 13.0%

Income

$55,655 → $66,388

up 19.3%

Population

38,634 → 37,763

down 2.3%

Renter share

43.3% → 44.5%

+1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

26.2% → 26.9%

+0.7 pts

Median age

32.4 → 33.6

+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 19901 in Dover, DE stood at $1,548 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,749, reflecting a 13.0% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19901 in Dover, DE now reports about $66,388, up from $55,655 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 38,634 residents to roughly 37,763. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19901 in Dover, DE reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19901 covers Dover, DE. The median rent here is $1,749/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($66,388/yr), ZIP 19901 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,749/mo in ZIP 19901. The local median household income is $66,388/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19901?

Rent in ZIP 19901 has risen 3.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

How does ZIP 19901 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19901 is one of the more affordable among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #13 of 19 at $1,749/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19901 changed +3.3%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.