ZIP Code 19731

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Port Penn · New Castle County · Delaware

Population
252

102/sq mi

Median income
$71,282

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$369,300

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 66.1

Land area
2.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 19731 in Port Penn, Delaware has a population of 252. The median household income is $71,282, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $369,300, 33% above the US average. 0

ZIP code 19731 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.5 square miles in Port Penn, New Castle County, Delaware. The area is home to 252 residents, producing a population density of 102 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 19731 against Delaware and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19731 sits at $71,282 (20% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $27,471. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $369,300 (2% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19731 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19731 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 →

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 19731, Port Penn, 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

252

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19731?

66.1

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$71,282

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$27,471

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

235

Total Housing Units

235

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$369,300

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 19731, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,677,000.

5

Businesses

77

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 19731 vs 19706 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
19706 Delaware City, DE 1,822 3.8 mi
19733 Saint Georges, DE 110 4.4 mi
19709 Middletown, DE 35,107 5.7 mi
19730 Odessa, DE 451 5.6 mi
08038 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 124 5.9 mi
19720 New Castle, DE 59,250 8.9 mi
08070 Pennsville, NJ 13,059 8.3 mi
19701 Bear, DE 39,194 7.7 mi
19734 Townsend, DE 11,651 10.0 mi
19702 Newark, DE 51,899 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19731 in?
ZIP code 19731 (Port Penn) 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 19731?
ZIP code 19731 in Port Penn, DE has a population of 252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19731?
The median household income in ZIP 19731 is $71,282, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19731?
The median home value in ZIP 19731 is $369,300, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19731 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19731?
ZIP code 19731 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19731?
In ZIP code 19731, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19731 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Port Penn, DE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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