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Claymont, DE
Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19703.
Population
8,786
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,086
ZIP codes
1
Claymont and its ZIP codes
Claymont at a glance
- Claymont is about 7.8 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- Households here earn a median of $74,712 a year, 12% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,600 (21% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,306 a month.
Local data for Claymont, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Claymont, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,712
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$276,600
Median rent
$1,306/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
35.9%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,230), German Americans (1,031), Italian Americans (693).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Claymont.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,959
306,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
PPP loans
$21.4M
466 loans, 2,164 jobs reported
How people get to work
Claymont, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Claymont, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,599
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Claymont, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Claymont
1 in or overlapping Claymont. Population shown
Cities near Claymont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArdentownVillage | 1.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ArdencroftVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ArdenVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Marcus Hook, PABorough | 2.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Linwood, PACensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Boothwyn, PACensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Trainer, PABorough | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| BellefonteTown | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Pedricktown, NJCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| EdgemoorCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge, PACensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Penns Grove, NJBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Upland, PABorough | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Chester, PACity | 5.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Bridgeport, NJCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Brookhaven, PABorough | 5.8 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Claymont, DE in?
- Claymont is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Claymont, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Claymont include 19703.
- What is the population of Claymont, DE?
- About 8,786 people live in Claymont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Claymont?
- Nearby places include Ardentown (1.3 mi), Ardencroft (1.6 mi), Arden (1.8 mi), Marcus Hook, PA (2.1 mi), Linwood, PA (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023