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Middletown, DE
Town in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19709.
Population
24,661
Land area
13.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,827
ZIP codes
1
Middletown and its ZIP codes
Middletown at a glance
- Middletown is about 3.5 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- It is the 4th most populous of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- Households here earn a median of $112,831 a year, 33% more than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,600 (16% above Delaware) and median rent is $1,583 a month.
Local data for Middletown, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Middletown, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,831
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$409,600
Median rent
$1,583/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
44.0%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,637), German Americans (2,956), Italian Americans (2,194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Middletown.
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
How people get to work
Middletown, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home18.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Middletown, 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 zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Middletown, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Middletown
1 in or overlapping Middletown. Population shown
Cities near Middletown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TownsendTown | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| OdessaTown | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Chesapeake City, MDTown | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Cecilton, MDTown | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| St. GeorgesCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Port PennCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Galena, MDTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| GlasgowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.9 |
| SmyrnaTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| ClaytonTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Delaware CityCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Elkton, MDTown | 13 mi | 9 |
| BearCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| Millington, MDTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| KentonTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Hancocks Bridge, NJCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Middletown, DE in?
- Middletown is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Middletown, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Middletown include 19709.
- What is the population of Middletown, DE?
- About 24,661 people live in Middletown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Middletown?
- Nearby places include Townsend (3.4 mi), Odessa (4.1 mi), Chesapeake City, MD (7.4 mi), Cecilton, MD (7.6 mi), St. Georges (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023