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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19934

Kent County · Dover, DE

Typical home value

$384,042[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.7%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+35.2%
vs metro
+3.7%
vs state
+1.2%
ZIP 19934 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19934 in DE

Price history

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

The typical home in 19934 is worth $384,042 — 3.7% above the Dover, DE median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,000 a month — a 6.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,000[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,832[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
14,061[3]
Median household income
$87,125[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
9
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • Caesar Rodney High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Caesar Rodney School District

    2,242 students

  • Fred Fifer III Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Caesar Rodney School District

    786 students

  • Allen Frear Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Caesar Rodney School District

    633 students

  • F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Caesar Rodney School District

    615 students

  • David E. Robinson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Caesar Rodney School District

    574 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 yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$24,000

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$1,942
Loan principal$307,234
Down payment$76,808
Total interest paid$391,860

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 ratio1.21
Monthly cost to own$2,416
Monthly rent$2,000

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
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19934?
The typical home in 19934 is worth $384,042, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19934?
Home values in 19934 are up 3.7% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19934?
A typical home in 19934 rents for about $2,000 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 19934?
The effective property tax rate in 19934 is 0.5% — roughly $1,832 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19934?
ZIP code 19934 has a population of 14,061 and a median household income of $87,125.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • DE

    Typical home
    $382,308
    Gross yield
  • Riverview CDP, DE

    Typical home
    $390,234
    Gross yield
  • Smyrna, DE

    Typical home
    $394,980
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Hartly, DE

    Typical home
    $370,428
    Gross yield
  • Frederica, DE

    Typical home
    $368,532
    Gross yield
  • Rising Sun-Lebanon CDP, DE

    Typical home
    $420,112
    Gross yield

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