State

Delaware ZIP Codes & Demographics

96 ZIP codes  ·  3 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥1,006,247Total Population
💰$86,313Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$329,957Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 21.5%Asian: 4.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White59.0%
Hispanic10.7%
Black21.5%
Asian4.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma8,014 (1.2%)
HS Graduate194,356 (29.6%)
Some College68,876 (10.5%)
Associates88,836 (13.6%)
Bachelors59,419 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree236,079 (36%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 36%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,313 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$329,957 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,381/mo
Total Housing Units458,153
Vacant Units61,759

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Delaware ZIP Codes

Delaware contains 96 ZIP codes across 3 counties. With an estimated population of 1,006,247 residents and a median age of 42 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Delaware is broadly a middle-income state. The median household income of $86,313 is near the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Delaware has a mid-range housing market overall, with a median home value of $329,957 — above the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,381. Homeownership stands at 72.5% statewide.

The population of Delaware is majority White (59.02%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

The 96 ZIP codes across Delaware vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 3 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Delaware? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Delaware
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Wilmington 25 219,376 $89,823
Newark 10 142,233 $86,536
Dover 5 77,274 $65,388
New Castle 3 60,593 $75,985
Middletown 1 50,542 $129,971
Bear 1 44,801 $107,856
Millsboro 1 34,892 $75,436
Lewes 1 29,599 $91,445
Smyrna 1 27,164 $78,803
Seaford 1 25,786 $62,668
Milford 1 22,544 $65,420
Georgetown 1 19,343 $68,529
Hockessin 1 17,366 $172,161
Laurel 1 16,274 $59,085
Claymont 1 15,936 $76,328
Rehoboth Beach 1 15,528 $103,301
Milton 1 14,791 $81,646
Townsend 1 14,151 $131,745
Camden Wyoming 1 13,579 $79,100
Felton 1 13,167 $77,247
Counties in Delaware
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
New Castle County 52 568,543 $101,295 $359,770 5.1% 51.3%
Sussex County 23 258,676 $80,531 $402,850 4.8% 44.2%
Kent County 21 179,028 $76,136 $276,781 6.5% 30.7%