ZIP code 19946
Where is ZIP code 19946?
Frederica, Delaware
Kent County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 19946 belongs to Frederica, Delaware in Kent County. 19946 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 302. About 5,603 people live in the 19946 area, where the median household income is $80,459. The closest ZIP codes are 19962 (Magnolia, 4 mi northwest), 19903 (Dover, 5.2 mi north) and 19902 (Dover AFB, 5.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 19946 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Frederica |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Kent County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 302 |
| Coordinates | 39.0342, -75.4545 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 199 |
Population and income in 19946
| Population | 5,603 · lower than 68% of Delaware ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 243 · lower than 68% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.7 years · higher than 68% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $80,459 · lower than 56% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,907 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $302,800 · lower than 64% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,231 a month |
| Housing units | 2,393 |
| Households | 2,178 (2.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 23.07 sq mi (plus 0.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19946. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 19946
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19962 | Magnolia, DE | 4 mi NW | Standard |
| 19903 | Dover, DE | 5.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 19902 | Dover AFB, DE | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
| 19979 | Viola, DE | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 19980 | Woodside, DE | 6.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 19943 | Felton, DE | 6.9 mi W | Standard |
| 19963 | Milford, DE | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 19901 | Dover, DE | 8.7 mi N | Standard |
| 19954 | Houston, DE | 8.9 mi S | Standard |
| 19961 | Little Creek, DE | 9.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 19905 | Dover, DE | 9.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 19906 | Dover, DE | 9.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 19946 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 19946
123 MAIN ST
FREDERICA DE 19946
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (19946-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 19946?
- 19946 is a Frederica, Delaware ZIP code.
- What county is 19946 in?
- ZIP code 19946 is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What time zone is ZIP code 19946 in?
- 19946 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 19946?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 19946 use area code 302.
- What is the population of ZIP code 19946?
- About 5,603 people live in ZIP code 19946, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 19946?
- The median household income in 19946 is $80,459 a year, lower than 56% of Delaware ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 19946?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 19946 are 19962 (Magnolia, 4 miles), 19903 (Dover, 5.2 miles), 19902 (Dover AFB, 5.8 miles) and 19979 (Viola, 6.4 miles).