City

Odessa, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥506Population
💰$81,927Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$299,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 12.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic7.7%
Black12.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
16%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty1.2% ▼ 88% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 83% below avg
HS Graduate75 (23.1%)
Some College26 (8%)
Associates53 (16.3%)
Bachelors21 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree150 (46.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 8%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 46.2%Edu
HS Grad23.1%
Some College8.0%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate46.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,927 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$299,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,344/mo
Total Housing Units227
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Odessa, DE

Odessa is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 506 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Odessa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,927 is near the national average. Approximately 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Odessa is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $299,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,344 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Odessa is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Odessa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19730 506 $81,927 $299,300 $1,344 0.9% 52.6% 84.5%