Zip Code 19943

DE · Population: 12,600

C+
51/100
38
D
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
57
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19943

Zip code 19943 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 12,600 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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 $74,785, with home values near $262,900 and rents around $1,144/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 30.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.6%, 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
$74,785
Home Value
$262,900
Rent
$1,144/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
30.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
Owner-Occupied
86.6%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety38DLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy57C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).