City

Delaware City, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥2,059Population
💰$77,143Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$244,600Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.3%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 7.8%Other: 7.6%Race
White75.3%
Hispanic9.2%
Black7.8%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
HS Graduate544 (42.3%)
Some College148 (11.5%)
Associates218 (16.9%)
Bachelors91 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree286 (22.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
HS Grad42.3%
Some College11.5%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,143 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$244,600 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,420/mo
Total Housing Units774
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Delaware City, DE

Delaware City is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,059 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Delaware City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,143 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Delaware City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,420 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delaware City is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delaware City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19706 2,059 $77,143 $244,600 $1,420 6.9% 29.3% 75.8%