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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware?

$1,599/month 1.8%vs 2023 ($1,571)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware (ZIP 19709) is $1,599/month (±$178), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $470,900 (±$16,203), and the median household income is $132,956/year. The unemployment rate in New Castle County, Delaware was 4.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 19709

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,599
Median Home Value$470,900
Median Household Income$132,956
Total Housing Units18,608
Renter-Occupied Units2,561
Renter-Occupied Share14%
Households Paying 50%+ Income268 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.6%

How does ZIP 19709 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Delaware.

Higher rent than 82% of ZIP codes in Delaware · 11th of 56

Cheapest: ZCTA5 19975($1,037)
Priciest: ZCTA5 19707($2,327)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 19707$2,327
2ZCTA5 19701$1,827
3ZCTA5 19967$1,750
… 7 more …
11ZCTA5 19709(you are here)$1,599
… 42 more …
54ZCTA5 19940$1,037
54ZCTA5 19975$1,037
56ZCTA5 19980$866

Geography

ZIP 19709 is in New Castle County, Delaware.

It covers part of Middletown town city, Delaware.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware (ZIP 19709) is $1,599/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware?

The median home value in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware (ZIP 19709) is $470,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 19709 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 19709, Delaware, 268 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware?

The median household income in ZCTA5 19709, Delaware is $132,956/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,599 has a margin of error of ±$178. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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