ZIP Code 19734
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Townsend · New Castle County · Delaware
- Population
- 11,651
- Median income
- $127,803
- Median home value
- $430,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.2%
- Land area
- 202.6 sq mi
58/sq mi
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.5
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ZIP code 19734 in Townsend, Delaware has a population of 11,651. The median household income is $127,803, which is 68% above the national average. Median home value is $430,700, 55% above the US average. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19734 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 202.6 square miles in Townsend, New Castle County, Delaware. The area is home to 11,651 residents, producing a population density of 58 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 19734 against Delaware and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19734 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $430,700 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,324 per month, and 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19734 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19734 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 19734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,834
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 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?
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
$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.
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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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