Claymont, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19703
New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,471
- 1,424/sq mi High-density area
- $76,939
- Median income Near-median income area
- $284,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Claymont pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,424
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19703 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19703 (Claymont, DE) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.8 in 2023 to 260.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, home to 14,471 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 1,424 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19703 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,939 (14% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,389. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $284,700 (25% below the average Delaware ZIP), and median rent is $1,392; owner occupancy is 54.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Castle County, so 19703 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Claymont, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19703.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 30
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 27
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19703, Claymont, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,471
Population
10.2
Area (sq mi)
1,424
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19703?
39.0
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
13.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,939
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$44,389
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19703 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Claymont, DE household income vs. every Delaware ZIP code
Median household income among 61 reporting Delaware ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,939 39th percentile higher than 39% of 61 Delaware ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,252housing units
7,252
Total Housing Units
6,974
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,392
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19703 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 172 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 191 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 217 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 237 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 261 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 363 business establishments in ZIP 19703, employing approximately 3,757 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,883,000.
363
Businesses
3,757
Employees
$213.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 24 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 6.6% |
| Information | 23 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19703 vs 19061 →
ZIP 19703 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19810
Wilmington (19810)
25,011 residents
- 19803
Wilmington (19803)
21,364 residents
- 19014
Aston (19014)
21,206 residents
- 19061
Marcus Hook (19061)
19,997 residents
- 19703
Claymont (19703)
14,471 residents
- 19809
Wilmington (19809)
14,049 residents
- 08069
Penns Grove (08069)
13,076 residents
- 19060
Garnet Valley (19060)
11,368 residents
- 08067 1,635
Pedricktown (08067)
1,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19703 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19060
Garnet Valley (19060)
$185,043 median income
- 19017
Chester Heights (19017)
$166,917 median income
- 19803
Wilmington (19803)
$135,218 median income
- 19810
Wilmington (19810)
$112,775 median income
- 08067
Pedricktown (08067)
$111,912 median income
- 19014
Aston (19014)
$96,781 median income
- 19061
Marcus Hook (19061)
$82,005 median income
- 19809
Wilmington (19809)
$81,288 median income
- 19703
Claymont (19703)
$76,939 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19703 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19061 | Marcus Hook, PA | 19,997 | 2.1 mi |
| 19810 | Wilmington, DE | 25,011 | 2.8 mi |
| 19060 | Garnet Valley, PA | 11,368 | 3.7 mi |
| 19014 | Aston, PA | 21,206 | 4.3 mi |
| 19803 | Wilmington, DE | 21,364 | 4.5 mi |
| 19809 | Wilmington, DE | 14,049 | 3.9 mi |
| 19017 | Chester Heights, PA | 348 | 6.0 mi |
| 08067 | Pedricktown, NJ | 1,635 | 5.2 mi |
| 08069 | Penns Grove, NJ | 13,076 | 7.3 mi |
| 08014 | Bridgeport, NJ | 504 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19703, both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,471 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19703 in?
ZIP code 19703 (Claymont) is located in New Castle County, Delaware. New Castle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-castle-de.
What is the population of ZIP code 19703?
ZIP code 19703 in Claymont, DE has a population of 14,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19703?
The median household income in ZIP 19703 is $76,939, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19703?
The median home value in ZIP 19703 is $284,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19703 is White at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19703?
ZIP code 19703 has 363 business establishments employing approximately 3,757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19703 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Retail trade (59), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19703?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19703 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19703?
In ZIP code 19703, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19703 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19703?
In ZIP code 19703, approximately 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19703 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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