19703 ZIP Code
Claymont, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19703 |
| City/Town: | Claymont |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,376 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,979 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,811 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,049 |
| Median Home Value: | $254,400 |
| Land Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8015, -75.4539 |
Population Information (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,376 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,938 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,438 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 976 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 972 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 992 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 821 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 907 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,050 | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,950 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,163 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 936 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 938 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,756 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 652 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 263 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $254,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,233 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,049 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,721 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 328 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,452 | 51.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,269 | 48.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,708 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 224 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 607 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,717 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,447 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 761 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,331 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,621 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19703 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,979 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,105 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,777 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,811 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,011 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,563 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 445 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,309 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,286 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 939 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 253 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 85 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,441 | 51.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,290 | 32.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,357 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 381 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 885 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 840 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,531 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 466 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 628 | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 437 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19703 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 261 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 314 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 399 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 590 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 795 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,181 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 812 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,368 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 529 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 472 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19703 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,058 | 70.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 557 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 432 | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 198 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 115 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 999 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19703 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 448 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 660 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 129 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,124 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 319 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 181 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 890 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 966 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,278 | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 756 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 314 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 480 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,542 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,944 | 72.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,692 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 829 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19703 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,368 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,046 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,487 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 372 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 128 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 805 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19703 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,845 | 40.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,317 | 18.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 88 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 255 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 491 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,212 | 17.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 827 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19703 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 490 | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 186 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 247 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 739 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 966 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,425 | 20.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,733 | 24.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 575 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 676 | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19703 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 124 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,393 | 19.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,946 | 27.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,157 | 30.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,348 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 81 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19703 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,311 | 49.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 153 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,119 | 31.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,016 | 15.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 98 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19703 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 629 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,916 | 43.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,248 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 928 | 13.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19703 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 67 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 102 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 140 | 4.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 292 | 8.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,015 | 58.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 786 | 22.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 35 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19703 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,597 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $491 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,233 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,721 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,641 | 39.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,109 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,219 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,366 | 35.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,681 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,034 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19703 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,274 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,594 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,983 | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 138 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 517 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,574 | 41.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19703 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,518 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 277 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 395 | 11.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,369 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 529 | 15.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 948 | 26.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,058 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 755 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,371 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,424 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 325 | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 969 | 40.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,130 | 46.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19703 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,241 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,986 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 844 | 42.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 989 | 49.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 740 | 37.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 153 | 7.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,433 | 88.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,943 | 966.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,943 | 966.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,943 | 966.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 119 | 59.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 289 | 143.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 712 | 354.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19703 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,400 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,067 | 84.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,333 | 15.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 976 | 6.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 658 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 466 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 233 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19703 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,721 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,024 | 89.6% | 89.4% |
Claymont, DE19703