19706 ZIP Code — Delaware City, DE

New Castle County, Delaware

ZIP code 19706 is located in Delaware City, Delaware, within New Castle County. It covers approximately 2.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19706

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 $226,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $69,875. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 19706 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,984

population

2.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19706 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19706

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19706. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delaware City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,984
Population density	784 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	2.53 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	39.5779
Longitude	-75.5840
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	36.9%	33.4%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.4%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	26.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	9.5%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,984

Population

784

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$69,875

Median household income

$32,108

Per capita income

$226,100

Median home value

$1,295

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

544

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

181

35–44

155

45–54

55–59

60–64

161

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	452	22.8%
18 and over	1,532	77.2%
65 and over	394	19.9%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Two or more races 12.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Black or African American 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,597	74.1%
Two or more races	266	12.3%
Hispanic or Latino	170	7.9%
Black or African American	119	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	33.4%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.4%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	26.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	9.5%	7.6%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$69,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 42.1%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,100
Median rent / month	$1,295
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	20.7%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.5%
Electricity	23.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	28.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	295	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	60	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	149	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	198	28.2%
Households with children under 18	216	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	38.3%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	32.0%
Married	47.6%	43.2%
Separated	3.3%	1.7%
Widowed	2.6%	9.1%
Divorced	11.2%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.8%
Kindergarten	33	7.5%
Elementary school	259	59.1%
High school	97	22.1%
College / grad school	41	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.4%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Construction 12.9%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Professional & management 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,939	97.7%
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)	1,964	99.0%
Born in same state	1,955	98.5%
Born in different state	1,200	60.5%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.0%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	492	24.8%
French	316	15.9%
Arab	29	1.5%
Polish	27	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.1%
Irish	20	1%
German	13	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19706

What city is ZIP code 19706 in?

ZIP code 19706 is primarily assigned to Delaware City, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19706 in?

ZIP code 19706 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.

Does ZIP code 19706 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 19706 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19706?

ZIP code 19706 has an estimated population of 1,984 residents, with a density of 784 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19706?

The median home value in ZIP code 19706 is $226,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19706?

The median household income in ZIP code 19706 is $69,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19706 in?

ZIP code 19706 observes the EST timezone.