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ZIP 19901

Part of Dover, DE
Pop. 37,763·Kent County·17th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,549/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$416
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ZIP 19901 · $1,549
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,588/yr
At $1,549/mo median
Location
CityDover
StateDE
CountyKent County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.5% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19901 in Dover, DE now reports about $66,388, up from $55,655 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 38,634 residents to roughly 37,763.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19901 covers Dover, DE. The median rent here is $1,549/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($66,388/yr), ZIP 19901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19901 (Dover, DE) is $1,549. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19901's median rent of $1,549/mo is $416 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19901 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #17 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,549/mo.

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 $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,549/mo in ZIP 19901. The local median household income is $66,388/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19901?

Rent in ZIP 19901 has decreased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19901 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,549/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($66,388/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of ZIP 19901 households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19901 compare to the rest of Dover?

ZIP 19901 is more affordable than Dover overall. At $1,549/mo, it's $70 below the Dover citywide median of $1,619/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,549/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 19901's median household income ($66,388/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19901 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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