ZIP Code 19979 Demographics & Data

About Viola, DE (ZIP Code 19979)

Delaware

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 19979

The 19979 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Viola, DE (Kent County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 719. It is estimated that 31.6% of residents in the 19979 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 45.2 years. In this Delaware region, an estimated 91.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,735. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $80,025.

Population in 19979

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 19979 is 719.

Viola, DE

The 19979 ZIP Code is associated with Viola, DE in Kent County.

Area Codes associated with 19979

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 19979 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 19979.

Sunrise / Sunset in 19979

Sunrise: 6:45 am
Sunset: 7:08 pm
Sunrise in 19979 6:45 am
Sunrise in 19979 7:08 pm

Weather forecast for 19979

Today's forecast for 19979: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 19979

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 19979 Fair

Internet in 19979

About 93.0% of households in ZIP Code 19979 have a computer, while approximately 86.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 19979

The gender split in ZIP Code 19979 is an estimated 44.4% female and approximately 55.6% male.

Health Insurance in 19979

Approximately 9.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 19979 (Viola, DE) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 19979

In ZIP Code 19979, 91.0% of the population graduated high school, while 14.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.0% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 19979

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 46.0%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree 1.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 19979

Residents of ZIP Code 19979 are older than average. The median age of 45.2 years in ZIP Code 19979 is approximately 18.64% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 19979 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 19979 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 19979

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 1.9%
5 to 9 years 3.6%
10 to 14 years 8.2%
15 to 19 years 2.5%
20 to 24 years 3.6%
25 to 34 years 11.7%
35 to 44 years 18.2%
45 to 54 years 6.5%
55 to 59 years 8.3%
60 to 64 years 13.1%
65 to 74 years 14.2%
75 to 84 years 6.5%
85 years and over 1.5%

Income in ZIP Code 19979

The median household income in ZIP Code 19979 is $80,025, while the region's mean household income is $70,565. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,735. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19979 of $29,735 is approximately 16.12% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $35,450. An estimated 6.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 35.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 36.8% of the population in 19979 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 19979 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 19979

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 36.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.7%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 19979

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19979, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 12.8% of 19979 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19979 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.7%), followed by Black or African American (11.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 19979

Industry Percent
White 89.7%
Black or African American 11.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 19979

In ZIP Code 19979, 89.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kent County region.

Language Spoken in 19979

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.2%
Spanish 6.8%
Other Indo-European languages 1.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.6%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 19979

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19979, an estimated 25.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kent County region.

Age of Housing in 19979

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 19.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 25.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 21.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 19979 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 19979

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 19979 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19979 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19979 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 19979

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 19979

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 19979 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19979 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.08 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.3% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.91% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes electricity rates in 19979 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 19979

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 19979 13.65¢/kWh 4.35¢/kWh 0.99¢/kWh
Delaware 16.29¢/kWh 11.85¢/kWh 7.58¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 19979

Month ZIP Code 19979 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.95 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.77 3 6.31
Mar 5.3 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.67 5.13 7.3
May 5.59 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.96 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.9 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.39 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.95 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.31 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.51 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes solar power levels in 19979 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 19979

In 19979, 62.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.7 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19979 work in public administration, while an estimated 21.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 19979 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 19979

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.2%
Construction 18.6%
Manufacturing 4.0%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 21.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.2%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 13.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 1.1%
Other services, except public administration 3.0%
Public administration 22.6%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 19979 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 19979, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 19979 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kent County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 19979

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 5
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 19979

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 3
Incorrect information on your report 2
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 19979. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.