New Castle, DE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 19720 serves a portion of New Castle, Delaware, within New Castle County. This community is home to approximately 10,422 residents, with a median age of 33.1 years. The median household income of $78,148 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $484,517 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 59% owner-occupied and 41% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of New Castle is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 106 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 2.1%, 19720 reflects the economic character of New Castle County in Delaware.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 10,422 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 8,550 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $78,148 | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $484,517 | ↑ 61% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 106 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.0% | ↑ 67% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.1 yrs | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 59% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 41% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,002 | — |