Middletown, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19709
New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,107
- 170/sq mi High-density area
- $132,956
- Median income Above-median income area
- $470,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middletown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 170
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19709 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 19709 (Middletown, DE) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.7 in 2023 to 255.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19709 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middletown, New Castle County, Delaware, with 35,107 residents across 206.3 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19709 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,956 (48% above the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,710. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $470,900 (25% above the average Delaware ZIP), while 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,599.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Castle County, so 19709 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 19709
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middletown, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19709.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
187 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 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 19709, Middletown, 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
35,107
Population
206.3
Area (sq mi)
170
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19709?
40.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
10.0%
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?
$132,956
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$56,710
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19709 ranks nationally
Middletown, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$132,956 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US 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
18,820housing units
18,820
Total Housing Units
18,608
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$470,900
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,599
Median Rent
2005
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19709 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 175 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 191 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 222 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 241 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 256 |
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 1,166 business establishments in ZIP 19709, employing approximately 14,835 people with a combined annual payroll of $643,441,000.
1,166
Businesses
14,835
Employees
$643.4M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 187 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 132 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 105 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 98 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 4.7% |
| Information | 46 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
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 19709 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19702
Newark (19702)
51,899 residents
- 19701
Bear (19701)
39,194 residents
- 19709
Middletown (19709)
35,107 residents
- 19734 11,651
Townsend (19734)
11,651 residents
- 19706 1,822
Delaware City (19706)
1,822 residents
- 21912 1,240
Warwick (21912)
1,240 residents
- 19730 451
Odessa (19730)
451 residents
- 19731 252
Port Penn (19731)
252 residents
- 19733 110
Saint Georges (19733)
110 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19709 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19709 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19709
Middletown (19709)
$132,956 median income
- 19734
Townsend (19734)
$127,803 median income
- 19730
Odessa (19730)
$112,083 median income
- 19701
Bear (19701)
$111,198 median income
- 19702
Newark (19702)
$92,446 median income
- 19706
Delaware City (19706)
$83,681 median income
- 19733
Saint Georges (19733)
$82,604 median income
- 19731
Port Penn (19731)
$71,282 median income
- 21912
Warwick (21912)
$69,868 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19709 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19709, 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 (35,107 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 19709 in?
ZIP code 19709 (Middletown) 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 19709?
ZIP code 19709 in Middletown, DE has a population of 35,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19709?
The median household income in ZIP 19709 is $132,956, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19709?
The median home value in ZIP 19709 is $470,900, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19709?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19709 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19709?
ZIP code 19709 has 1,166 business establishments employing approximately 14,835 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19709?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19709 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (187), Retail trade (137), Health care and social assistance (132). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19709?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19709 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 19709?
In ZIP code 19709, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 19709?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19709 is 31.3 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 19709?
In ZIP code 19709, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19709?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19709 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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