City

Townsend, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥14,151Population
💰$131,745Median HH Income▲ 73% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$426,300Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓45.1%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.9%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 22.1%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White65.9%
Hispanic5.4%
Black22.1%
Asian2.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.17
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads45.1% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,700 (30%)
Some College1,003 (11.2%)
Associates1,186 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,082 (12%)
Graduate Degree2,978 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College11.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,745 ▲ 73% above avg
Median Home Value$426,300 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,342/mo
Total Housing Units4,689
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
62%
About Townsend, DE

Townsend is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,151 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Townsend is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,745 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Townsend is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $426,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,342 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Townsend is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (65.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Townsend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19734 14,151 $131,745 $426,300 $1,342 2.5% 45.1% 89.2%