19734 ZIP Code
Townsend, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19734 |
| City/Town: | Townsend |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,026 |
| Median Household Income: | $124,745 |
| Per Capita Income: | $61,350 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,628 |
| Median Home Value: | $406,700 |
| Land Area: | 79.9 sq miles
206.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3816, -75.6533 |
Population Information (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,026 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,692 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,334 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 724 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 711 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,405 | 10.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,058 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 686 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,823 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,621 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,758 | 19.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 648 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 757 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,292 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 393 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 150 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $406,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,344 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,628 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,397 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 231 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,033 | 91.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 364 | 8.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,442 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 97 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 448 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,287 | 34.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,826 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 922 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,771 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,091 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19734 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $124,745 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $134,187 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $131,798 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $61,350 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,394 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,197 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 193 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,620 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,543 | 77.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,234 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 417 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,768 | 69.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,785 | 19.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 201 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 504 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 730 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 837 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,010 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 151 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 334 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 523 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19734 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 20 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 48 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 220 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 239 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 267 | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 470 | 10.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 525 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 942 | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 961 | 21.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 705 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19734 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,132 | 71.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 562 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 111 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 26 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 138 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,154 | 16.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19734 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,148 | 16.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 518 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 113 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 735 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 402 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 41 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 899 | 12.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 603 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,645 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 452 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 159 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 454 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.8% | 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 (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,477 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,753 | 83.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,281 | 23.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 545 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19734 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,700 | 84.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,324 | 30.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,069 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 131 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 87 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 150 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19734 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,906 | 84.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 406 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 15 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 108 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 193 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19734 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 165 | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 896 | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,788 | 38.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 501 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 419 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 377 | 8.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 137 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 135 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 88 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 122 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19734 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 189 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 462 | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,739 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,001 | 43.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 223 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19734 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,216 | 50.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 320 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,093 | 24.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 569 | 12.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 173 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19734 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 54 | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 876 | 19.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,969 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,498 | 34.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19734 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 49 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 4 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 36 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 105 | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 549 | 13.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,582 | 64.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 669 | 16.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19734 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,380 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $495 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,344 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.38 |
Households (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,397 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,729 | 62.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,349 | 30.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 618 | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 593 | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,868 | 42.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,196 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.58 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19734 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,395 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,719 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,098 | 57.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 97 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 445 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,811 | 33.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19734 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,728 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 141 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 214 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,711 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 973 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 689 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,317 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 857 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,022 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,174 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 149 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 515 | 43.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 510 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19734 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,187 | 94.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 743 | 5.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 310 | 41.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 424 | 57.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 324 | 43.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,358 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 28 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 668 | 2385.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 668 | 2385.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 668 | 2385.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 57 | 203.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 128 | 457.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 324 | 1157.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19734 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,302 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,420 | 93.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 882 | 6.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 455 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 247 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 106 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 74 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19734 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,397 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,260 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Townsend, DE19734