ZIP code 19936
Where is ZIP code 19936?
Cheswold, Delaware
Kent County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 19936 belongs to Cheswold, Delaware in Kent County. 19936 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Cheswold post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 302. About 152 people live in the 19936 area, where the median household income is $34,135. The closest ZIP codes are 19904 (Dover, 4.1 mi south), 19955 (Kenton, 4.3 mi west) and 19906 (Dover, 5.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 19936 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cheswold |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Kent County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 302 |
| Coordinates | 39.2184, -75.5848 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 199 |
Population and income in 19936
| Population | 152 · lower than 95% of Delaware ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 738 · higher than 58% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.5 years · higher than 82% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 41% / 59% |
| Median household income | $34,135 · lower than 99% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,789 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $110,400 · lower than 99% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,125 a month |
| Housing units | 95 |
| Households | 67 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19936. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 19936
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19904 | Dover, DE | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 19955 | Kenton, DE | 4.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 19906 | Dover, DE | 5.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 19977 | Smyrna, DE | 5.3 mi N | Standard |
| 19905 | Dover, DE | 5.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 19938 | Clayton, DE | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 19901 | Dover, DE | 6.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 19953 | Hartly, DE | 7.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 19961 | Little Creek, DE | 8.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 19934 | Camden Wyoming, DE | 8.8 mi S | Standard |
| 19902 | Dover AFB, DE | 9.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 19980 | Woodside, DE | 10.1 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 19936 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 19936
PO BOX 123
CHESWOLD DE 19936
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (19936-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 19936?
- 19936 is a Cheswold, Delaware ZIP code.
- What county is 19936 in?
- ZIP code 19936 is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What time zone is ZIP code 19936 in?
- 19936 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 19936?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 19936 use area code 302.
- What is the population of ZIP code 19936?
- About 152 people live in ZIP code 19936, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 19936?
- The median household income in 19936 is $34,135 a year, lower than 99% of Delaware ZIP codes.
- Can I use 19936 for a street address?
- No. 19936 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Cheswold use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 19936?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 19936 are 19904 (Dover, 4.1 miles), 19955 (Kenton, 4.3 miles), 19906 (Dover, 5.2 miles) and 19977 (Smyrna, 5.3 miles).