PlainZIP

Delaware City, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19706

New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,822
191/sq mi
$83,681
Median income
$263,000
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delaware City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
191
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19706 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19706 covers 9.5 square miles in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,822 residents on file, a density of 191 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,681 (7% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $38,807. Local economic indicators show a 6.1% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $263,000 (30% below the state average), median rent at $1,511 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19706 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 19706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delaware City, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19706.

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 19706, Delaware City, 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

1,822

Population

9.5

Area (sq mi)

191

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19706?

40.4

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$83,681

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$38,807

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19706 ranks nationally

Delaware City, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,681 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

791

Total Housing Units

758

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$263,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,511

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

+14.3%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19706 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.4% 169
2021 +9.8% 186
2022 +23.2% 229
2023 +1.4% 232
2024 +14.3% 265

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 37 business establishments in ZIP 19706, employing approximately 914 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,359,000.

37

Businesses

914

Employees

$103.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 13.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.8%
Wholesale trade 3 8.1%
Retail trade 3 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.1%

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 19706 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 19706 ranks #7 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 19706 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 19706 ranks #6 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
19733 Saint Georges, DE 110 3.0 mi
19731 Port Penn, DE 252 3.8 mi
19720 New Castle, DE 59,250 5.1 mi
19701 Bear, DE 39,194 5.4 mi
08070 Pennsville, NJ 13,059 6.0 mi
19804 Wilmington, DE 17,944 10.0 mi
19709 Middletown, DE 35,107 7.3 mi
19730 Odessa, DE 451 8.4 mi
19702 Newark, DE 51,899 7.7 mi
08038 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 124 9.0 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 Delaware City, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19706 in? ▼
ZIP code 19706 (Delaware City) 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 19706? ▼
ZIP code 19706 in Delaware City, DE has a population of 1,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19706? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19706 is $83,681, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19706? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19706 is $263,000, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19706? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19706 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19706? ▼
ZIP code 19706 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19706? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19706 are: Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19706? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19706 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 19706? ▼
In ZIP code 19706, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 19706? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19706 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19706? ▼
In ZIP code 19706, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19706? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19706 is 6.1% 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.