Zip Code 19971

DE · Population: 15,043

C+
57/100
38
D
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
Zip 19971, DE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 19971

Zip code 19971 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 15,043 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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.

With a median household income of $101,181 and home values around $486,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, 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
$101,181
Home Value
$486,300
Rent
$1,369/mo
Median Age
61
College Educated
54.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
89%
Rent Burden
16.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety38DLower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).