The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19905 sells for about $375,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 19905 — Dover
The housing market in 19905 remains competitive with a low inventory of homes for sale, driving steady price appreciation. While sales volume is modest, the market is supported by consistent demand from local employment sectors and a stable regional economy.
This ZIP is well-suited for government employees, families seeking proximity to Dover's central services, and those looking for a balance between suburban living and regional accessibility.
Median prices moved up 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 12.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 19905, Kent County DE
Crime rates in the Dover area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Capital School District, which provides a range of public education options with varying performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risks from coastal storms and potential flooding due to its location in the Delmarva region, necessitating standard flood insurance considerations.
Economic momentum is driven by state government operations, healthcare, and education sectors, with ongoing infrastructure maintenance supporting the regional hub.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Delaware) — Agricultural Lands Preservation and Farmland Assessment Act Exemption: Qualifying land is valued based on its agricultural use productivity capability rather than fair market value, substantially reducing the taxable assessed baseline. State (Delaware) — Senior School Property Tax Credit and Elderly/Disability Exemption Framework: Provides a partial credit/exemption against property taxes. Under the Senior School Property Tax Credit (14 Del. C. § 1919), qualifying seniors receive a tax credit up to 50% of the school property tax up to a statutory dollar cap (e.g., $500 max). At the county level (e.g. State (Delaware) — County Assessment Ratio and Ad Valorem Property Taxation Structure: Delaware levies property taxes at county, municipal, and school district levels (the state itself levies no state-level property tax).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major corridors like US-13 and DE-1 providing connectivity to regional employment centers.
The area offers access to local parks, community centers, and proximity to the Delaware Bay, with shopping and dining concentrated along the main commercial arteries.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from government employees and students, with moderate vacancy pressure and rising rent trajectories.
The economy is anchored by state government, the Dover Air Force Base, and healthcare systems, providing a stable employment base.
The area is served by DART First State bus services and is positioned near the DE-1 highway corridor for regional transit.
Development is focused on infill projects and the expansion of commercial services along the US-13 corridor.
Kent County utilizes a periodic assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Capital School District taxes and various municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the proximity to coastal storm paths.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Killens Pond State Park4.612 mi
- Killens Pond Water Park4.312 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese42.4 mi
- Xbos4.110.9 mi
- Bally's Dover Casino Resort4.22.2 mi
- Dover Motor Speedway4.52.1 mi
- Harrington Raceway & Casino4.217.4 mi
- Delaware State Fair4.317.8 mi
- Harvest Ridge Winery4.713 mi
- Dover Motor Speedway4.52.1 mi
- DE Turf Sports Complex4.412 mi
- Spence's Bazaar4.50.7 mi
- Air Mobility Command Museum4.94.4 mi
- Killens Pond Water Park4.312 mi
- Legislative Hall-Delaware's State Capitol4.40.2 mi
- Air Mobility Command Museum4.94.4 mi
- Biggs Museum of American Art4.60.3 mi
- John Dickinson Plantation4.55.5 mi
- The Old State House4.50.3 mi
- Killens Pond State Park4.612 mi
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge4.87.6 mi
- Brecknock County Park4.72.7 mi
- Silver Lake Park4.40.5 mi
- Killens Pond State Park Campground Entrance4.512.8 mi
- Higbee's Marina4.819.6 mi
- Maple Dale Country Club4.43 mi
- Jonathan's Landing Public Golf & Event Venue4.35.3 mi
- Garrisons Lake Golf Club3.67.6 mi
- Dover Mall3.92.6 mi
- Fifer's Farm Store & Kitchen4.73.9 mi
- Byler's Store in Dover4.74.4 mi
- Spence's Bazaar4.50.7 mi
- Kohl's4.20.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational space and walking trails for local residents.
Major regional anchor institution influencing local culture and economy.
Primary regional shopping destination serving the greater Dover area.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).