PlainZIP

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
$76,939
Median income
$284,700
Median home value
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Delaware average), while per-capita income is $44,389. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $284,700 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,392 monthly, and 54.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 19703 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in New Castle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 19703?

39.0

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 47.3%
African American 30.6%
Asian 11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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

$44,389

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19703 ranks nationally

Claymont, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,939 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,252

Total Housing Units

6,974

Occupied Units

278

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.7%
Renter 45.3%

$284,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19703 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19703 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in New Castle County

19720 standard
New Castle, DE
Pop: 59,250
19702 standard
Newark, DE
Pop: 51,899
19711 standard
Newark, DE
Pop: 51,322
19805 standard
Wilmington, DE
Pop: 40,937
19701 standard
Bear, DE
Pop: 39,194
19808 standard
Wilmington, DE
Pop: 38,442

Related Areas

New Castle County Claymont, DE Delaware

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.