NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 19701

DE · Population: 44,553

B+
72/100
85
A
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19701

Zip code 19701 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 44,553 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $103,104 and home values around $329,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$103,104
Home Value
$329,200
Rent
$1,677/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
34.3%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Rent Burden
19.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety85ALower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).