| ZIP Code | 19707 |
|---|---|
| City | Hockessin |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 342 ft |
| Latitude | 39.785594 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.68364 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.1% ▲ 83% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,591 (14.4%) |
| Some College | 611 (5.5%) |
| Associates | 954 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 937 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,929 (62.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $172,161 ▲ 126% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $534,300 ▲ 92% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,230/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,610 |
| Vacant Units | 312 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,610 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 312 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 19707 is located in Hockessin, Delaware, within New Castle County. With a population of 17,366, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 19707 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $172,161 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19707 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $534,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,230 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 19707 is primarily White (78.20%). Residents are highly educated — 71.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19707 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 19707 in Hockessin, DE is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,366 residents, a median household income of $172,161, and a median home value of $534,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.