City

Claymont, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥15,936Population
💰$76,328Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$266,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.5%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 26.3%Asian: 8.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White52.5%
Hispanic8.6%
Black26.3%
Asian8.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma107 (1%)
HS Graduate3,264 (29.8%)
Some College1,098 (10%)
Associates1,671 (15.3%)
Bachelors835 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree3,970 (36.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 10%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 36.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College10.0%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate36.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.4%Renter: 46.6%Tenure
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
55%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,328 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$266,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,305/mo
Total Housing Units7,114
Vacant Units296

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
56%
About Claymont, DE

Claymont is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,936 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Claymont is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,328 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Claymont is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,305 per month.

The population of Claymont is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.54%).

Claymont, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Claymont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19703 15,936 $76,328 $266,500 $1,305 4.0% 43.9% 53.4%