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Delaware ZIP Codes & Demographics
Delaware capital is Dover (DE); borders Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Delaware ZIP codes, demographics, and median household income — 68 ZIP codes — population 1,006,247 — avg. income $87,207 — avg. home value $353,640. Compare counties, cities, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
1,006,247
Median household income (avg.)
$87,207
116% of U.S. median
Average home value
$353,640
102% of U.S. median
Average rent
$1,151
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Quick facts about Delaware
Capital, postal abbreviation, region, and land neighbors — then ZIP demographics below.
- Capital
- Dover
- Abbreviation
- DE
- Region
- South
- State bird
- Blue hen chicken
- State flower
- Peach blossom
- Motto
- Liberty and Independence
- Neighboring states (land borders)
Delaware demographics
Delaware has 68 ZIP codes across 3 counties on US5, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 1,006,247.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 44.8 years.
Among cities represented in this ZIP set, New Castle is among the largest population centers.
Median household income in Delaware
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Delaware is about $87,207 — about 16% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 19732 is near the top at about $250,001, while 19936 (Cheswold) is near the bottom at about $35,556.
Housing in Delaware
For housing in Delaware, the average median home value is about $353,640 and the average median rent is about $1,151.
The most populous ZIP is 19720 (New Castle) with about 60,593 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the state.
ZIP codes in Delaware
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Delaware?
The capital of Delaware is Dover. See Quick Facts above for abbreviation, region, and neighbors, then browse ZIP demographics below.
What is the abbreviation for Delaware?
Delaware’s USPS postal abbreviation is DE.
What states border Delaware?
Delaware shares land borders with Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Practice adjacency in the neighboring-states quiz; confirm the list in Quick Facts on this page.
How many ZIP codes are in Delaware?
Delaware has 68 ZIP codes on US5 across 3 counties. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
What are the demographics of Delaware?
Delaware has a combined ZIP-area population of about 1,006,247 across 68 ZIP codes. Browse the table on this page for population, income, and housing by ZIP.
What is the median household income in Delaware?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Delaware is about $87,207, about 16% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $353,640. Among ZIPs with data, 19732 is near the top ($250,001) and 19936 (Cheswold) is near the bottom ($35,556).
Where can I find ZIP code lists for Delaware?
This page lists ZIP codes in Delaware with population, median household income, and home value. Sort the table or open a ZIP for a full demographics profile.
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