ZIP Code 19709: Population, Income, Housing

State: DE
Total population: 53,234 Household income: $132,956 Rent: $1,599

Overview

Total population
53,234
Rent
$1,599
Year built
2005
Household income
$132,956
Per capita income
$56,710
Poverty rate
5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.9 persons
Rent over 30% of income
26.5%

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
Middletown
Total population
53,234
Adults over 25
35,780
Total households
18,608
Household size
2.9 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$132,956
Per capita income
$56,710
Poverty rate
5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
26.5%

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,599
Year built
2005
Households that rent
13.8%
Households that own
86.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
7.4

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).

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.

Race

White
58.3%
Black
25.6%
Asian
6.6%
Two or more races
7.3%

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
6.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
93.5%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
20,360 (79.8%)
Commute time to work
31 mins
Work from home
5,154 (20.2%)

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.

Education

Less than high school
20.2%
High school graduate or GED
21.5%
Some college or associate degree
10.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.1%

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).

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 19709 with: New Castle County, DE Philadelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MD Delaware United States

ZIP 19709

Total population53,234
Rent$1,599
Year built2005
Household income$132,956
Per capita income$56,710
Poverty rate5%
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 ZIP19709 CountyNew Castle, DEMetro AreaPhiladelphia metro area, PA-NJ-DE-MDStateDelawareCountryUnited States
Total population53,234577,9616,272,0141,021,191334,922,499
Rent$1,599$1,448$1,480$1,401$1,413
Year built20051975196619871980
Household income$132,956$91,166$91,289$84,954$80,734
Per capita income$56,710$47,777$50,461$45,375$44,673
Poverty rate5%10.1%11.5%10.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3%3.8%3.7%4%

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Summary for 19709

Rent & Income

In 19709, the typical monthly rent is $1,599 and the typical household income is $132,956. Rent here is higher than Delaware, and household income is higher than Delaware. The estimated poverty rate is 5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 13.8% of households. Around 26.5% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 48.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 19709 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 19709 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 19709 compares in Delaware (12 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,599 9 / 12 from lower rent $1,215 – $1,827
Household income $132,956 1 / 12 from higher income $60,221 – $132,956
Poverty rate 5% 1 / 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 19709

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 9th out of 12 ZIP Codes in Delaware. In Delaware as a whole, the range goes from $1,215 in ZIP 19805 up to $1,827 in ZIP 19701.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 19709 ranks 1st out of 12 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $60,221 in ZIP 19805 up to $132,956 in ZIP 19709.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 1st out of 12 ZIP Codes. Across Delaware, figures vary from 5% in ZIP 19709 up to 19.6% in ZIP 19805.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 19709 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,599 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 19709

Annual Household Income: $132,956

💡 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 19709

Estimated Rate: 5%

💡 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 19709

In ZIP Code 19709, households that rent: 2,561 (13.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,561 13.8%
Owner-Occupied 16,047 86.2%

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 19709

In ZIP Code 19709, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 679 (26.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 679 26.5%
Other renter households 1,882 73.5%
Total renter households 2,561 100%

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 19709

Less than High School: 7,220 people (20.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,707 people (21.5%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,642 people (10.2%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 17,211 people (48.1%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 35,780

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.