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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
$132,956
Median income
$470,900
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Delaware average), while per-capita income is $56,710. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. 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 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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19709?

40.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 25.6%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

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

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19709 ranks #3 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 19709 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 19709 ranks the highest 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
19730 Odessa, DE 451 2.6 mi
19733 Saint Georges, DE 110 4.9 mi
19701 Bear, DE 39,194 6.7 mi
19731 Port Penn, DE 252 5.7 mi
19734 Townsend, DE 11,651 7.5 mi
19706 Delaware City, DE 1,822 7.3 mi
19702 Newark, DE 51,899 9.5 mi
21912 Warwick, MD 1,240 8.6 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 Middletown, DE Delaware

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.