City

Port Penn, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥630Population
💰$68,832Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂67.2Median Age
🏠$347,500Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓2.2%College Grads▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
12%
45–64
4%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads2.2% ▼ 94% below avg
HS Graduate286 (64%)
Associates151 (33.8%)
Bachelors10 (2.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 64%Associates: 33.8%Bachelors: 2.2%Edu
HS Grad64.0%
Associates33.8%
Bachelors2.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,832 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$347,500 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units247

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$50k–$75k
55%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
2000+
72%
About Port Penn, DE

Port Penn is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 630 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.2 years.

Economically, Port Penn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,832 is near the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Port Penn is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $347,500, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Penn is less-educated. 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Port Penn, DE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Port Penn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19731 630 $68,832 $347,500 0.0% 2.2% 91.5%