City

Hockessin, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥17,366Population
💰$172,161Median HH Income▲ 126% above avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$534,300Median Home Value▲ 92% above avg
🎓71.1%College Grads▲ 83% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.9%Asian: 10.3%Other: 5.7%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.9%
Asian10.3%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads71.1% ▲ 83% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,591 (14.4%)
Some College611 (5.5%)
Associates954 (8.6%)
Bachelors937 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree6,929 (62.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 14.4%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 62.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad14.4%
Some College5.5%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate62.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$172,161 ▲ 126% above avg
Median Home Value$534,300 ▲ 92% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,230/mo
Total Housing Units6,610
Vacant Units312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Hockessin, DE

Hockessin is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,366 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Hockessin is a affluent community. The median household income of $172,161 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hockessin is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $534,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,230 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hockessin is highly educated. 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hockessin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19707 17,366 $172,161 $534,300 $2,230 2.3% 71.1% 86.3%

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