19732 ZIP Code — Rockland, DE

New Castle County, Delaware

ZIP code 19732 is located in Rockland, Delaware, within New Castle County. It covers approximately 1.76 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19732

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $660,200.

Median household income is $171,528. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. 73% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 92% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 19732 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

364

population

1.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	364
Population density	207 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	1.76 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7947
Longitude	-75.5750
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	302

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	33.4%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.4%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	26.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.5%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

364

Population

207

People per sq mi

65.2

Median age

$171,528

Median household income

$95,949

Per capita income

$660,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

32.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

92.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	25	6.9%
18 and over	339	93.1%
65 and over	187	51.4%
Median age	65.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	364	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	33.4%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.4%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	26.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.5%	7.6%

Under $10k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k+ 30.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	22.8%
$200k+	30.4%
Median income	$171,528

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 76.0%

$1M+ 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$660,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	33.9%
Large apartment buildings	5.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	25.7%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	31.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	36.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.5%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.7%
Electricity	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Fuel oil	19.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	40	23.4%
Households with children under 18	22	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	69.0%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.5%	25.0%
Married	90.5%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	0.0%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 3.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 77.9%

Graduate / professional 14.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	92.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	43	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Professional & management 21.5%

Retail trade 19.5%

Construction 17.4%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	59.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 32.1%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 27.1%

Married-couple families 30.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.1%
Retirement income	46.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	5.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	58.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	58.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	364	100.0%
Born in same state	364	100.0%
Born in different state	161	44.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	9.9%
Italian	20	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19732

What city is ZIP code 19732 in?

ZIP code 19732 is primarily assigned to Rockland, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19732 in?

ZIP code 19732 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19732?

92% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 19732 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 19732 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 19732 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 19732 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19732?

32% of residents in ZIP code 19732 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 19732 in?

ZIP code 19732 observes the EST timezone.