ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19904

Part of Dover, DE

Pop. 38,818·Kent County·16th most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$1,674/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$258

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ZIP 19904 · $1,674

More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,100

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,400

3 BR

$1,950

4 BR+

$2,180

Research median

$1,400/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 19904 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Delaware

Rent in ZIP 19904 changed +5.6% 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 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,908) is $1,673 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,400); a 3-bedroom is $1,950.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19904. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,088/yr

At $1,674/mo median

Location

CityDover

StateDE

CountyKent County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19904 (Dover, DE) is majority owner-occupied, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,818

Median income

$66,908

Median age

39.8

Renters

38%

Age distribution

22.2%

22.9%

23.9%

12.1%

18.9%

Under 1822.2%

18–3422.9%

35–5423.9%

55–6412.1%

65+18.9%

Gender

46.4%

53.6%

Male46.4%

Female53.6%

Race & ethnicity

48.3%

36%

White48.3%

Black36%

Hispanic7.9%

Asian3.4%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

33.9%

30%

27.3%

No HS diploma8.8%

HS diploma33.9%

Some college30%

Bachelor's+27.3%

Housing tenure

62%

38%

Owner62%

Renter38%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 19904 in Dover, DE has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,434 → $1,674

up 16.7%

Income

$60,014 → $66,908

up 11.5%

Population

37,940 → 38,818

up 2.3%

Renter share

38.1% → 38%

-0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

26% → 27.3%

+1.3 pts

Median age

40.5 → 39.8

-0.7 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 19904 in Dover, DE has climbed from $1,434 to $1,674, a 16.7% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19904 in Dover, DE now reports about $66,908, up from $60,014 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 37,940 residents to roughly 38,818. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19904 in Dover, DE reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19904 covers Dover, DE. The median rent here is $1,674/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($66,908/yr), ZIP 19904 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,674/mo in ZIP 19904. The local median household income is $66,908/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19904?

Rent in ZIP 19904 has risen 5.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 19904 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19904 is one of the more affordable among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #16 of 19 at $1,674/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19904 changed +5.6%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.