| ZIP Code | 19734 |
|---|---|
| City | Townsend |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 28 ft |
| Latitude | 39.381644 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.653322 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.17 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 46 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,700 (30%) |
| Some College | 1,003 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 1,186 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,082 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,978 (33.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $131,745 ▲ 73% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $426,300 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,342/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,689 |
| Vacant Units | 235 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,689 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 235 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
ZIP code 19734 is located in Townsend, Delaware, within New Castle County. With a population of 14,151, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 19734 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $131,745 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19734 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $426,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,342 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 19734 is majority White (65.88%). Residents are well-educated — 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19734 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 19734 in Townsend, DE is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,151 residents, a median household income of $131,745, and a median home value of $426,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.