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Delaware City, DE
City in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19706.
Population
1,950
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,048
ZIP codes
1
Delaware City and its ZIP codes
Delaware City at a glance
- Delaware City is 100% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,395, close to the Delaware median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,900 (24% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,511 a month.
Local data for Delaware City, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delaware City, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,395
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$1,511/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (537), Italian Americans (357), German Americans (310).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Delaware City.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
$2.6M
43 loans, 309 jobs reported
How people get to work
Delaware City, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delaware City, 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
87° / 26°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delaware City, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Delaware City
1 in or overlapping Delaware City. Population shown
Cities near Delaware City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. GeorgesCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Port PennCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| BearCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Salem, NJCity | 6.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Pennsville, NJCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 10.7 |
| New CastleCity | 6.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Wilmington ManorCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.6 |
| GlasgowCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 9.9 |
| Hancocks Bridge, NJCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| OdessaTown | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BrooksideCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Quinton, NJCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| NewportTown | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ElsmereTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| WilmingtonCity | 12 mi | 10.9 |
| Carneys Point, NJCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delaware City, DE in?
- Delaware City is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Delaware City, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Delaware City include 19706.
- What is the population of Delaware City, DE?
- About 1,950 people live in Delaware City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delaware City?
- Nearby places include St. Georges (3.7 mi), Port Penn (3.9 mi), Bear (5.9 mi), Salem, NJ (6.3 mi), Pennsville, NJ (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023