ZIP Code 19706
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Delaware City · New Castle County · Delaware
- Population
- 1,822
- Median income
- $83,681
- Median home value
- $263,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.6%
- Land area
- 9.5 sq mi
191/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
New York
ZIP code 19706 in Delaware City, Delaware has a population of 1,822. The median household income is $83,681, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $263,000, 5% below the US average. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19706 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.5 square miles in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware. The area is home to 1,822 residents, producing a population density of 191 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 19706 against Delaware and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19706 sits at $83,681 (7% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $38,807. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $263,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,511 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19706 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 19706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19706.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 19706, Delaware City, 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
1,822
Population
9.5
Area (sq mi)
191
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19706?
40.4
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
0.8%
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?
$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
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?
791
Total Housing Units
758
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19706 vs 19733 →
| 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 |
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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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