19706 ZIP Code – Delaware City, Delaware
19706 is a small ZIP code in Delaware City, Delaware, part of New Castle County with a population of approximately 1,984 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $69,875, which is near the Delaware average and near the national figure. Median home values of $226,100 are near the national average, with 74.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,295 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.5%, below the national average. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 40.3, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 19733, 19731, 19720.
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ZIP 19706 vs. Delaware vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19706 | DE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,984 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $82k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $226k | $332k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,295 | $1,283 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.3 | 44.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.4% | 33.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19733 – Saint Georges
- 19731 – Port Penn
- 19720 – New Castle
- 08070 – Pennsville
- 19701 – Bear
- 19709 – Middletown
- 19702 – Newark
- 08079 – Salem
- 08038 – Hancocks Bridge
- 19713 – Newark
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19733 | SAINT GEORGES | 173 | Not provided |
| 19731 | PORT PENN | 328 | $65,921 |
| 19720 | NEW CASTLE | 60,514 | $72,424 |
| 08070 | PENNSVILLE | 12,468 | $74,518 |
| 19701 | BEAR | 44,553 | $103,104 |