ZIP Code 19701: Population, Income, Housing

State: DE

Total population: 42,984 Household income: $111,198 Rent: $1,827

Overview

Total population

42,984

Rent

$1,827

Year built

1995

Household income

$111,198

Per capita income

$49,248

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Delaware

County

New Castle County

City

Bear

Total population

42,984

Adults over 25

31,866

Total households

16,599

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$111,198

Per capita income

$49,248

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

47.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,827

Year built

1995

Households that rent

19.5%

Households that own

80.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

52.2%

Black

26.3%

Asian

9.3%

Two or more races

7.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

10.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

89.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

18,747 (80.2%)

Commute time to work

28 mins

Work from home

4,634 (19.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

24%

High school graduate or GED

28.6%

Some college or associate degree

11.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

36.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 19701 with: New Castle County, DE Philadelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD Delaware United States

ZIP 19701

Total population42,984

Rent$1,827

Year built1995

Household income$111,198

Per capita income$49,248

Poverty rate7%

Unemployment rateN/A

New Castle County, DE

Total population577,961

Rent$1,448

Year built1975

Household income$91,166

Per capita income$47,777

Poverty rate10.1%

Unemployment rate3%

Philadelphia Metro Area, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Total population6,272,014

Rent$1,480

Year built1966

Household income$91,289

Per capita income$50,461

Poverty rate11.5%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Delaware State

Total population1,021,191

Rent$1,401

Year built1987

Household income$84,954

Per capita income$45,375

Poverty rate10.4%

Unemployment rate3.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP19701	CountyNew Castle, DE	Metro AreaPhiladelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD	StateDelaware	CountryUnited States
Total population	42,984	577,961	6,272,014	1,021,191	334,922,499
Rent	$1,827	$1,448	$1,480	$1,401	$1,413
Year built	1995	1975	1966	1987	1980
Household income	$111,198	$91,166	$91,289	$84,954	$80,734
Per capita income	$49,248	$47,777	$50,461	$45,375	$44,673
Poverty rate	7%	10.1%	11.5%	10.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3%	3.8%	3.7%	4%

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Summary for 19701

Rent & Income

In 19701, the typical monthly rent is $1,827 and the typical household income is $111,198. Rent here is higher than Delaware, and household income is higher than Delaware. The estimated poverty rate is 7%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 19.5% of households. About 47.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 36.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 19701 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 19701 — Poverty

How ZIP 19701 compares in Delaware (12 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,827	12 / 12	from lower rent	$1,215 – $1,827
Household income	$111,198	2 / 12	from higher income	$60,221 – $132,956
Poverty rate	7%	4 / 12	from lower poverty	5% – 19.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Delaware with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 19701

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 12th out of 12 ZIP Codes in Delaware. Across Delaware, figures vary from $1,215 in ZIP 19805 up to $1,827 in ZIP 19701.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 19701 stands 2nd out of 12 ZIP Codes. Throughout Delaware, numbers span from $60,221 in ZIP 19805 up to $132,956 in ZIP 19709.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 4th out of 12 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 5% in ZIP 19709 up to 19.6% in ZIP 19805.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 19701 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,827 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 19701

Annual Household Income: $111,198

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 19701

Estimated Rate: 7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 19701

In ZIP Code 19701, households that rent: 3,241 (19.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,241	19.5%
Owner-Occupied	13,358	80.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 19701

In ZIP Code 19701, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,540 (47.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,540	47.5%
Other renter households	1,701	52.5%
Total renter households	3,241	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 19701

Less than High School: 7,643 people (24%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,121 people (28.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,585 people (11.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,517 people (36.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 31,866

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.