ZIP Code 19703, Delaware
ZIP Code 19703 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 19703 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in New Castle County, Delaware. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 15,460. The land area covers 3.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,460 | ±1,015 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,974 | ±434 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,252 | ±421 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,974 | ±434 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 278 | ±130 |
| Median Home Value | $284,700 | ±$13,227 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,392 | ±$91 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,939 | ±$4,579 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,389 | ±$3,430 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,556 | ±519 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,759 | ±853 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.3% | ±8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 588,093 (2024)
ID: 101811
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HR ADMINISTRATOR
87 READS WAY, NEW CASTLE DE 19720-1610
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Aldan, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Morton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Lansdowne, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Venus Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | 600 Turner Industrial Way, Aston, PA, 19014 |
6104941000
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CLAYMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 400 LENAPE WAY, CLAYMONT, DE, 19703 |
(302) 798-4164
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Neumann University
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College | 5.1 mi away | One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA, 19014-1298 |
6104590905
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MARY M CAMPBELL MARCUS HOOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | TENTH & GREEN STS, MARCUS HOOK, PA, 19061 |
(610) 485-6519
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Strayer University-Delaware
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College | 6.4 mi away | 800 North King Street Suite 101, Wilmington, DE, 19801 |
8774557180
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BRANDYWINE HUNDRED LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 1300 FOULK ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19803 |
(302) 477-3150
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Widener University
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College | 6.7 mi away | One University Place, Chester, PA, 19013-5792 |
6104994000
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J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 620 ENGLE ST, CHESTER, PA, 19013 |
(610) 494-3454
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Salem Community College
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College | 7.2 mi away | 460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ, 08069-2799 |
8562992100
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ASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 3270 CONCORD ROAD, ASTON, PA, 19014 |
(610) 494-5877
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MARCUS HOOK, PA US, located 2.1 miles from ZCTA5 19703. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.9° | 26.8° | 34.8° | 3.15" | — |
| February | 45.9° | 27.8° | 36.9° | 2.22" | — |
| March | 53.4° | 34.5° | 43.9° | 3.93" | — |
| April | 65.6° | 45.1° | 55.4° | 3.48" | — |
| May | 74.9° | 55.1° | 65.0° | 3.16" | — |
| June | 83.7° | 64.6° | 74.1° | 3.31" | — |
| July | 88.8° | 70.1° | 79.5° | 4.81" | — |
| August | 86.8° | 68.7° | 77.7° | 3.68" | — |
| September | 80.0° | 61.3° | 70.7° | 4.36" | — |
| October | 68.4° | 49.6° | 59.0° | 3.69" | — |
| November | 57.3° | 40.0° | 48.7° | 2.61" | — |
| December | 47.5° | 32.3° | 39.9° | 3.25" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claymont CDP | CDP | 0.4 mi | — |
| Ardentown village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Ardencroft village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Arden village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Marcus Hook borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
| Linwood CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 19703. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.