Townsend, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19734
New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,651
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $127,803
- Median income Above-median income area
- $430,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Townsend pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19734 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 19734 (Townsend, DE) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.9 in 2023 to 264.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19734 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Townsend, New Castle County, Delaware, home to 11,651 residents across 202.6 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19734 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,803 (43% above the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,834. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 3.2%. Median home value is $430,700 (14% above the average Delaware ZIP) and median rent is $1,324; 90.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Castle County, so 19734 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 19734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townsend, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19734.
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Retail trade 16
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 19734, Townsend, 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
11,651
Population
202.6
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19734?
37.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
5.5%
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?
$127,803
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$47,834
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19734 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Townsend, 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)
$127,803 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
4,723housing units
4,723
Total Housing Units
4,534
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$430,700
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,324
Median Rent
2004
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19734 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 175 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 194 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 219 |
| 2023 | +14.4% | 251 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 264 |
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 168 business establishments in ZIP 19734, employing approximately 1,069 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,139,000.
168
Businesses
1,069
Employees
$65.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 49 | 29.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.8% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 1.8% |
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 19734 vs 19730 →
ZIP 19734 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19709
Middletown (19709)
35,107 residents
- 19977
Smyrna (19977)
22,984 residents
- 19734 11,651
Townsend (19734)
11,651 residents
- 19938 8,357
Clayton (19938)
8,357 residents
- 19730 451
Odessa (19730)
451 residents
- 19731 252
Port Penn (19731)
252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19734 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19734 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
- 19938
Clayton (19938)
$99,596 median income
- 19977
Smyrna (19977)
$76,826 median income
- 19731
Port Penn (19731)
$71,282 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19734 ranks #2 of 6 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 19734, 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 (11,651 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 19734 in?
ZIP code 19734 (Townsend) 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 19734?
ZIP code 19734 in Townsend, DE has a population of 11,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19734?
The median household income in ZIP 19734 is $127,803, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19734?
The median home value in ZIP 19734 is $430,700, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19734 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19734?
ZIP code 19734 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 1,069 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19734?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19734 are: Construction (49), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19734?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19734 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 19734?
In ZIP code 19734, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 19734?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19734 is 36.0 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 19734?
In ZIP code 19734, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19734 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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