19720 ZIP Code
New Castle, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19720 |
| City/Town: | New Castle |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 60,514 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,424 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,676 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,374 |
| Median Home Value: | $229,300 |
| Land Area: | 38.3 sq miles
99.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6455, -75.6045 |
Population Information (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 60,514 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,001 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,513 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,160 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,238 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,327 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,429 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,988 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,979 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,560 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,660 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,784 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,193 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,581 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,845 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 770 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $229,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,229 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,374 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 23,077 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,297 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 15,706 | 68.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,371 | 31.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 42,372 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,892 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,624 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 16,786 | 39.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,353 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,490 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,423 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,804 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,424 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,798 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,733 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,676 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 33,808 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 32,088 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,574 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,248 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 25,918 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,850 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,300 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,086 | 41.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25,394 | 42.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 224 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,091 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 45 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,016 | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,658 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,883 | 11.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,151 | 16.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,907 | 8.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,427 | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,756 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 969 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 732 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,254 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,848 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,779 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,420 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,254 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,162 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,146 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,513 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 23,181 | 72.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,903 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 817 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 676 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 238 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,594 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 191 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,726 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,383 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 603 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,782 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,721 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 489 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,843 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,409 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,572 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,298 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,969 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,102 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19720 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 (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 55,641 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 41,095 | 67.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,390 | 38.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,038 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,899 | 81.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,122 | 30.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,659 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,196 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 625 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,436 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,075 | 61.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,699 | 15.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 394 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 709 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,238 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,124 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 866 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 269 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 697 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,096 | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,925 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,799 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,177 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,059 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,645 | 19.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,411 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,547 | 6.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 89 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,565 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,534 | 22.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,159 | 45.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,428 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 599 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,175 | 57.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 263 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,827 | 29.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,376 | 10.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 56 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 121 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 224 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,500 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,305 | 36.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,613 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,659 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 576 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 431 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,495 | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,386 | 21.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,539 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,612 | 23.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 424 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 243 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,488 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $425 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,229 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 23,077 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,337 | 40.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,872 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,475 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,228 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,376 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,977 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,852 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,668 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,754 | 45.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 729 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,288 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,660 | 40.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,782 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 809 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 515 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,969 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,839 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,650 | 26.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 47,659 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,155 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,679 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,876 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 754 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,046 | 56.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,076 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 53,989 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,979 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,866 | 64.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,784 | 29.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,476 | 24.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 329 | 5.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 53,518 | 88.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,850 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,996 | 378.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,996 | 378.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,996 | 378.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 358 | 19.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,079 | 112.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,897 | 210.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 1.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 57,354 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 47,538 | 82.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,816 | 17.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,221 | 12.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 724 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 594 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,277 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 23,077 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 22,141 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
New Castle, DE19720