19703 ZIP Code — Claymont, DE
New Castle County, Delaware
ZIP code 19703 is located in Claymont, Delaware, within New Castle County. It covers approximately 3.97 square miles and serves a population of 16,376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.
About ZIP code 19703
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $254,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $72,979. 30% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,376
population
3.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19703 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19703
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19703. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Claymont | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19809 Wilmington (3 mi)
19060 Garnet Valley (3.3 mi)
19061 Marcus Hook (3.3 mi)
19810 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
08067 Pedricktown (4.6 mi)
19013 Chester (4.7 mi)
08014 Bridgeport (4.8 mi)
19014 Aston (4.8 mi)
19803 Wilmington (5 mi)
19802 Wilmington (5.1 mi)
08085 Swedesboro (5.4 mi)
19015 Brookhaven (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,376 |
| Population density | 4,125 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 10 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7958 |
| Longitude | -75.4454 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 302 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Demographics & statistics
16,376
Population
4,125
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$72,979
Median household income
$38,719
Per capita income
$254,400
Median home value
$1,233
Median monthly rent
51.4%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
3,780
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
473
Under 5
503
471
5–9
501
481
10–14
511
398
15–19
423
440
20–24
467
1,479
25–34
1,571
945
35–44
1,005
1,049
45–54
1,114
454
55–59
482
455
60–64
483
851
65–74
905
316
75–84
336
128
85+
135
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,315 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 13,061 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,671 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Black or African American
30.7%
Asian
7.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,441 | 49% |
| Black or African American | 5,290 | 30.7% |
| Asian | 1,357 | 7.9% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 840 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 381 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $72,979 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
4.1%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k–$300k
58.4%
$300k–$500k
22.8%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,233 |
| Owner occupied | 51.4% |
| Renter occupied | 48.6% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 40.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.3% |
| Electricity | 31.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 15.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,641 | 39.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 495 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,219 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,366 | 35.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,681 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,034 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 35.9% |
| Married | 47.5% | 37.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
31.7%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
13.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 277 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 395 | 11.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,369 | 38.9% |
| High school | 529 | 15.0% |
| College / grad school | 948 | 26.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Retail trade
13.1%
Professional & management
11.3%
Finance & real estate
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Public administration
5.6%
Construction
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Other services
3.7%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 5.2% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
15.0%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 755 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 42.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.0% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,400 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 1,033 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 527 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 257 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 124 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,433 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 14,232 | 86.9% |
| Born in different state | 4,780 | 29.2% |
| Foreign born | 201 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,943 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 887 | 45.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,132 | 13% |
| French | 1,556 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 414 | 2.5% |
| English | 41 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 40 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 21 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19703
What city is ZIP code 19703 in?
ZIP code 19703 is primarily assigned to Claymont, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19703 in?
ZIP code 19703 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of ZIP code 19703?
ZIP code 19703 has an estimated population of 16,376 residents, with a density of 4,124 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19703?
The median household income in ZIP code 19703 is $72,979, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19703?
The median home value in ZIP code 19703 is $254,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 19703 in?
ZIP code 19703 observes the EST timezone.