Hockessin, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19707
New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,483
- 482/sq mi High-density area
- $172,696
- Median income Above-median income area
- $556,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hockessin pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 482
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19707 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 19707 (Hockessin, DE) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.9 in 2023 to 242.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19707 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hockessin, New Castle County, Delaware, home to 16,483 residents across 34.2 square miles, a density of 482 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19707 skews affluent, with a median household income of $172,696 (93% above the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,338. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.4% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $556,600 (47% above the average Delaware ZIP), while 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,327.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Castle County, so 19707 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 19707
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hockessin, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19707.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 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 19707, Hockessin, 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
16,483
Population
34.2
Area (sq mi)
482
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19707?
46.0
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
11.3%
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?
$172,696
Median Household Income
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$74,338
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19707 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Hockessin, 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)
$172,696 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
6,701housing units
6,701
Total Housing Units
6,448
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$556,600
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$2,327
Median Rent
1984
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19707 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 167 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 182 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 208 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 233 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 242 |
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 455 business establishments in ZIP 19707, employing approximately 4,732 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,385,000.
455
Businesses
4,732
Employees
$203.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 57 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.8% |
| Educational services | 16 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
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 19707 vs 19736 →
ZIP 19707 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19805
Wilmington (19805)
40,937 residents
- 19808
Wilmington (19808)
38,442 residents
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
22,232 residents
- 19707
Hockessin (19707)
16,483 residents
- 19311 8,584
Avondale (19311)
8,584 residents
- 19807 7,405
Wilmington (19807)
7,405 residents
- 19374 1,252
Toughkenamon (19374)
1,252 residents
- 19710 41
Montchanin (19710)
41 residents
- 19736 32
Yorklyn (19736)
32 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19707 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19707 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19732
Rockland (19732)
$236,000 median income
- 19707
Hockessin (19707)
$172,696 median income
- 19311
Avondale (19311)
$155,771 median income
- 19807
Wilmington (19807)
$153,341 median income
- 19348
Kennett Square (19348)
$123,526 median income
- 19808 $94,234
Wilmington (19808)
$94,234 median income
- 19805 $60,221
Wilmington (19805)
$60,221 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19707 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19736 | Yorklyn, DE | 32 | 1.4 mi |
| 19808 | Wilmington, DE | 38,442 | 3.4 mi |
| 19807 | Wilmington, DE | 7,405 | 3.9 mi |
| 19735 | Winterthur, DE | 12 | 4.4 mi |
| 19710 | Montchanin, DE | 41 | 5.0 mi |
| 19732 | Rockland, DE | 25 | 5.9 mi |
| 19348 | Kennett Square, PA | 22,232 | 5.9 mi |
| 19374 | Toughkenamon, PA | 1,252 | 5.1 mi |
| 19311 | Avondale, PA | 8,584 | 5.3 mi |
| 19805 | Wilmington, DE | 40,937 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19707, 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 (16,483 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 19707 in?
ZIP code 19707 (Hockessin) 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 19707?
ZIP code 19707 in Hockessin, DE has a population of 16,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19707?
The median household income in ZIP 19707 is $172,696, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19707?
The median home value in ZIP 19707 is $556,600, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19707?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19707 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19707?
ZIP code 19707 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 4,732 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19707?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19707 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Health care and social assistance (60), Construction (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19707?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19707 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 19707?
In ZIP code 19707, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.4% 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 19707?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19707 is 23.2 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 19707?
In ZIP code 19707, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19707?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19707 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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