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New Castle County
Odessa, DE
19730
19730 ZIP Code — Odessa, DE
New Castle County, Delaware
ZIP code 19730 is located in
Odessa ,
Delaware ,
within New Castle County .
It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of
558 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 302 .
About ZIP code 19730
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $301,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($81,944) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 19730 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
558
Population density
821 / sq mi
State FIPS
10
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
0.68 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
39.4555
Longitude
-75.6595
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
302
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
18.1%
33.4%
36.1%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
30.4%
31.6%
$100k – $200k
31.6%
26.6%
24.7%
Over $200k
10.3%
9.5%
7.6%
Demographics & statistics
$81,944
Median household income
$301,300
Median home value
$1,181
Median monthly rent
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 164 29.4% 18 and over 394 70.6% 65 and over 119 21.3% Median age 42.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 496 87.8% Black or African American 45 8% Two or more races 13 2.3% Hispanic or Latino 7 1.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
18.1%
33.4%
36.1%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
30.4%
31.6%
$100k – $200k
31.6%
26.6%
24.7%
Over $200k
10.3%
9.5%
7.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 4.5% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 7.3% $75k–$100k 25.0% $100k–$150k 20.5% $150k–$200k 6.4% $200k+ 15.0% Median income $81,944
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $301,300 Median rent / month $1,181 Owner occupied 91.4% Renter occupied 8.6% Vacant 6.4% Single-family detached 93.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 15.3% 1990–1999 1.3% 1980–1989 0.4% 1970–1979 1.7% 1960–1969 2.6% 1950–1959 28.5% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 41.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 17.0% 3 bedrooms 46.8% 4 bedrooms 25.5% 5+ bedrooms 9.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.9% 1 vehicle 30.0% 2 vehicles 48.6% 3 or more 20.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.4% Electricity 13.2% Propane / LP gas 2.7% Fuel oil 46.4% Wood 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 125 56.8% Cohabiting couple 9 4.1% Male householder, no spouse 17 7.7% Female householder, no spouse 69 31.4% Households with children under 18 104 47.3% Households with seniors (65+) 89 40.5% Average household size 2.54
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.3% 11.7% Married 63.8% 57.3% Separated 1.0% 0.9% Widowed 1.4% 9.9% Divorced 9.5% 20.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.6% Bachelor's or higher 41.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 1.4% Kindergarten 11 7.5% Elementary school 85 57.8% High school 39 26.5% College / grad school 10 6.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.7%
Professional & management
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.6% Service 11.5% Sales & office 24.4% Natural resources & construction 13.4% Production & transportation 4.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.0% Government 18.3% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.0% Carpool 1.5% Public transit 0.8% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.9% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 33.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.0% Retirement income 32.7% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.9% High blood pressure 34.5% High cholesterol 34.5% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 25.0% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.1% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.5% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 20.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 17.9% Fair or poor health 11.3% Poor mental health 12.1% Poor physical health 9.5% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 72.5% Cholesterol screening 92.5% Teeth loss 8.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 46 11.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.0% Under 18 0.6% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 38.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 86.9% Public insurance 32.8% No insurance 2.7% Uninsured under 19 8.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 524 93.9% Spanish 3 0.6% Other Indo-European 3 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 549 98.4% Born in same state 527 94.4% Born in different state 270 48.4% Foreign born 22 3.9% Naturalized citizen 9 1.6% Not a US citizen 7 77.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 157 28.1% French 125 22.4% Arab 10 1.8%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 8 1.4% Irish 4 0.7% Polish 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.4% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19730
What city is ZIP code 19730 in?
ZIP code 19730 is primarily assigned to Odessa, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19730 in?
ZIP code 19730 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.
Is ZIP code 19730 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 19730 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 19730 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 19730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 19730 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 19730 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 19730?
ZIP code 19730 has an estimated population of 558 residents, with a density of 827 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 19730 in?
ZIP code 19730 observes the EST timezone.
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