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ZIP 19904

Part of Dover, DE
Pop. 38,818·Kent County·13th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,712/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$253
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ZIP 19904 · $1,712
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,544/yr
At $1,712/mo median
Location
CityDover
StateDE
CountyKent County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, -0.2% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19904 in Dover, DE now reports about $66,908, up from $60,014 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 37,940 residents to roughly 38,818.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19904 covers Dover, DE. The median rent here is $1,712/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($66,908/yr), ZIP 19904 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19904?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19904 (Dover, DE) is $1,712. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19904 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19904's median rent of $1,712/mo is $253 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19904 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19904 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #13 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,712/mo.

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 $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,712/mo in ZIP 19904. The local median household income is $66,908/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19904?

Rent in ZIP 19904 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19904 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19904 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,712/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($66,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19904 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19904 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38% of ZIP 19904 households are renters, while 62% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19904 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19904 compare to the rest of Dover?

ZIP 19904 is pricier than Dover as a whole. At $1,712/mo, it's $93 above the Dover citywide median of $1,619/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19904 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19904 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,712/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 19904's median household income ($66,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19904 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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