Zip Code 19938

DE · Population: 9,240

C
49/100
38
D
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
51
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19938

Zip code 19938 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 9,240 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

The median household income here is $89,345, with home values near $301,700 and rents around $1,615/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, which is near the national average.

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
$89,345
Home Value
$301,700
Rent
$1,615/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
24.2%
Unemployment
4.1%
Owner-Occupied
85.2%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety38DLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy51C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted 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).