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Delaware, OH
City in Delaware County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43015.
Population
44,589
Land area
20.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,203
ZIP codes
1
Delaware and its ZIP codes
Delaware at a glance
- Delaware is about 7.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $99,786, 40% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,400 (48% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,286 a month.
Local data for Delaware, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools8
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices1
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants112
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Delaware, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,786
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$318,400
Median rent
$1,286/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
47.8%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,651), Irish Americans (6,416), Italian Americans (2,967).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Delaware.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,804
100,816 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.42B
FY 2026, $11,281 per person
PPP loans
$115M
1,293 loans, 15,072 jobs reported
How people get to work
Delaware, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delaware, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
201
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delaware, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Delaware
1 in or overlapping Delaware. Population shown
Cities near Delaware
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OstranderVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| PowellCity | 7.7 mi | 5.8 |
| RadnorCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| KilbourneCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| Shawnee HillsVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SunburyCity | 9.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Magnetic SpringsVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| AshleyVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| New CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| DublinCity | 12 mi | 24.7 |
| GalenaVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| WaldoVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ProspectVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| WorthingtonCity | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| RiverleaVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WestervilleCity | 14 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delaware, OH in?
- Delaware is in Delaware County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Delaware, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Delaware include 43015.
- What is the population of Delaware, OH?
- About 44,589 people live in Delaware, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delaware?
- Nearby places include Ostrander (5.7 mi), Powell (7.7 mi), Radnor (7.8 mi), Kilbourne (8 mi), Shawnee Hills (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023