City

Middletown, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥50,542Population
💰$129,971Median HH Income▲ 70% above avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$444,900Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓58.1%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 23.1%Asian: 7.2%Other: 3%Race
White59.0%
Hispanic6.3%
Black23.1%
Asian7.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads58.1% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma455 (1.4%)
HS Graduate6,250 (19.4%)
Some College2,252 (7%)
Associates4,519 (14%)
Bachelors3,043 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree15,660 (48.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 19.4%Some College: 7%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 48.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad19.4%
Some College7.0%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate48.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$129,971 ▲ 70% above avg
Median Home Value$444,900 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,571/mo
Total Housing Units17,819
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
67%
About Middletown, DE

Middletown is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 50,542 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Middletown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $129,971 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Middletown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $444,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,571 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middletown is well-educated. 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (59.01%).

Middletown, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Middletown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19709 50,542 $129,971 $444,900 $1,571 5.3% 58.1% 86.3%