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Glasgow, DE
Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19701, 19702.
Population
15,546
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,566
ZIP codes
2
Glasgow and its ZIP codes
Glasgow at a glance
- Glasgow is about 3 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- The median household income is $113,982, 34% above the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $373,900 (6% above Delaware) and median rent is $2,039 a month.
Local data for Glasgow, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glasgow, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,982
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$373,900
Median rent
$2,039/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
37.7%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,694), Irish Americans (1,940), Italian Americans (1,479).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Glasgow.
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
$50.87M
1,117 loans, 6,112 jobs reported
How people get to work
Glasgow, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glasgow, 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° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glasgow, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Glasgow
2 in or overlapping Glasgow. Population shown
Cities near Glasgow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BearCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Elkton, MDTown | 4.2 mi | 9 |
| BrooksideCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.9 |
| St. GeorgesCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| NewarkCity | 5.8 mi | 9.5 |
| Chesapeake City, MDTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Delaware CityCity | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Pike Creek ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Port PennCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Wilmington ManorCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| New CastleCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| NewportTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| OdessaTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Pike CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| North East, MDTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| North StarCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glasgow, DE in?
- Glasgow is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Glasgow, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Glasgow include 19701, 19702.
- What is the population of Glasgow, DE?
- About 15,546 people live in Glasgow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glasgow?
- Nearby places include Bear (3.5 mi), Elkton, MD (4.2 mi), Brookside (4.9 mi), St. Georges (5.2 mi), Newark (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023