ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19702

Part of Newark, DE

Pop. 55,683·New Castle County·8th most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$2,022/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

+$90

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19702 · $2,022

More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,490

1 BR

$1,620

2 BR

$1,930

3 BR

$2,310

4 BR+

$2,580

Research median

$1,930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Delaware

Rent in ZIP 19702 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($92,446) is $2,311 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,310); a 4-bedroom is $2,580.

Rank in Newark

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Newark.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19720, 7 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,687/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19702. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,264/yr

At $2,022/mo median

Location

CityNewark

StateDE

CountyNew Castle County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19702 (Newark, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

55,683

Median income

$92,446

Median age

37.2

Renters

39.8%

Age distribution

23.1%

23.8%

26.2%

13.8%

13.1%

Under 1823.1%

18–3423.8%

35–5426.2%

55–6413.8%

65+13.1%

Gender

46.9%

53.1%

Male46.9%

Female53.1%

Race & ethnicity

37.2%

33.9%

12.6%

12.3%

White37.2%

Black33.9%

Hispanic12.6%

Asian12.3%

Other4%

Education (25+)

24.4%

30%

39.6%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma24.4%

Some college30%

Bachelor's+39.6%

Housing tenure

60.2%

39.8%

Owner60.2%

Renter39.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19702 in Newark, DE has changed in 5 years

Income

$82,790 → $92,446

up 11.7%

Population

55,745 → 55,683

down 0.1%

Renter share

40.2% → 39.8%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

37.3% → 39.6%

+2.3 pts

Median age

34.6 → 37.2

+2.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $82,790 to $92,446 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.3% to 39.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19702 covers Newark, DE. The median rent here is $2,022/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($92,446/yr), ZIP 19702 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19702?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,022/mo in ZIP 19702. The local median household income is $92,446/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19702?

Rent in ZIP 19702 has risen 1.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 19702 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19702 is in the middle among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #8 of 19 at $2,022/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19702 changed +1.6%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.