Zip Code 19970

DE · Population: 7,639

B
61/100
38
D
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19970

Zip code 19970 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 7,639 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $88,739, with home values near $450,300 and rents around $1,463/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 47.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.4%.

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
$88,739
Home Value
$450,300
Rent
$1,463/mo
Median Age
63
College Educated
47.1%
Unemployment
1.4%
Owner-Occupied
91.5%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety38DLower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).