ZIP Code 19709
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Middletown · New Castle County · Delaware
- Population
- 35,107
- Median income
- $132,956
- Median home value
- $470,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.1%
- Land area
- 206.3 sq mi
170/sq mi
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
New York
ZIP code 19709 in Middletown, Delaware has a population of 35,107. The median household income is $132,956, which is 74% above the national average. Median home value is $470,900, 69% above the US average. 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19709 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.3 square miles in Middletown, New Castle County, Delaware. The area is home to 35,107 residents, producing a population density of 170 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 19709 against Delaware and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19709 sits at $132,956 (48% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $56,710. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $470,900 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,599 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19709 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19709 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 19709
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$56,710
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 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?
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
$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.
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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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