PlainZIP

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
$127,803
Median income
$430,700
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Delaware average), while per-capita income is $47,834. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $430,700 (14% above the state average), median rent at $1,324 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.9%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19734, plus 6 more within New Castle County, give a clearer read than the 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 19734

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townsend, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19734.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19734?

37.5

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%
African American 20.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$47,834

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19734 ranks nationally

Townsend, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$127,803 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,723

Total Housing Units

4,534

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$430,700

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19734 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 19734 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 19734 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 19734 ranks #2 of 6 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 5.2 mi
19709 Middletown, DE 35,107 7.5 mi
19938 Clayton, DE 8,357 9.1 mi
19977 Smyrna, DE 22,984 8.0 mi
19731 Port Penn, DE 252 10.0 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 Townsend, DE Delaware

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.

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