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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19901

Kent County · Dover, DE

Typical home value

$332,857[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+17.2%
vs metro
-10.1%
vs state
-12.3%
ZIP 19901 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19901 in DE

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19901 is worth $332,857 — 10.1% below the Dover, DE median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,571 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,571[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,391[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kent County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
37,763[3]
Median household income
$66,388[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kent County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+792[5]
Moved in
5,357
Moved out
4,565

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • South Dover Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Capital School District

    606 students

  • Early College School at Del State

    High · Grades 7–12 · Early College High School at Del State

    533 students

  • Major George S. Welch Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Caesar Rodney School District

    362 students

  • East Dover Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Capital School District

    338 students

  • Towne Point Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Capital School District

    329 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$18,852

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,683
Loan principal$266,286
Down payment$66,571
Total interest paid$339,633

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$2,077
Monthly rent$1,571

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19901?
The typical home in 19901 is worth $332,857, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19901?
Home values in 19901 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19901?
A typical home in 19901 rents for about $1,571 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 19901?
The effective property tax rate in 19901 is 0.4% — roughly $1,391 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19901?
ZIP code 19901 has a population of 37,763 and a median household income of $66,388.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Dover, DE

    Typical home
    $342,608
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Harrington, DE

    Typical home
    $343,960
    Gross yield
  • Houston, DE

    Typical home
    $345,154
    Gross yield
  • Viola, DE

    Typical home
    $347,347
    Gross yield
  • Frederica, DE

    Typical home
    $368,532
    Gross yield
  • Hartly, DE

    Typical home
    $370,428
    Gross yield

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