Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 56 min5:36 am – 8:32 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 25 min7:18 am – 4:42 pm
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People38,818 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.814,986 householdsMedian household income $66,908Median home value $309,400Median rent $1,370 a month62% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,509 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.8% unemployment rate64% of adults are in the labour force, 18,539 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, retail 13%, professional and business services 9%Average commute 25 minutes75% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 11% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 86%, Spanish 5%, French or Haitian Creole 4%, other languages 2%6% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateKent County, DE, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025276 of 365 days measured85 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 41, worst day 122main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Kent County monitors, DE
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription76% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterDover Water Departmentserves 39,491 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
