ZIP Code 19703
standardSource:
Claymont · New Castle County · Delaware
- Population
- 14,471
- Median income
- $76,939
- Median home value
- $284,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.4%
- Land area
- 10.2 sq mi
1,424/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 39
New York
ZIP code 19703 in Claymont, Delaware has a population of 14,471. The median household income is $76,939, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $284,700, 2% above the US average. 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19703 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.2 square miles in Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware. The area is home to 14,471 residents, producing a population density of 1,424 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19703 against Delaware and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19703 sits at $76,939 (14% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $44,389. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $284,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,392 per month, and 54.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19703 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19703 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,389
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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