ZIP Code 19979, DE
Living in 19979
Bikeability9
Walkability34
Commute54
Public Transit10
Affordability61
Public Safety85
Airports90
Hospitals30
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
719Population+33 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate46%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K37%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector55%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office33%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$195kMedian Home Value-$31k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$773Median Monthly Rent+$258 (2010–19)
86%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas28%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 19979
United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32
Property Crime in 19979
United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19979
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 19979, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 19979, DE
High Road School of Delaware
2 miles, NE
Central De Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Southern Meadow School
4 miles, NW
Coopers Corner School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 19979, DE
Wesley College
8 miles, N
Delaware State University
10 miles, N
Washington College
29 miles, NW
Wilmington University
44 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 19979, DE
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
8 miles, N
Dover Behavioral Health System
9 miles, NE
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
15 miles, SE
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 19979, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
60 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
60 miles, NE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
80 miles, W