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ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19702

Part of Newark, DE
Pop. 55,683·New Castle County·10th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,876/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$89
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 19702 · $1,876
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,512/yr
At $1,876/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 (-8.6% YoY, +4.6% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19702 covers Newark, DE. The median rent here is $1,876/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($92,446/yr), ZIP 19702 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19702?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19702 (Newark, DE) is $1,876. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19702 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19702's median rent of $1,876/mo is $89 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19702 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19702 falls in the middle range for Delaware, ranking #10 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,876/mo.

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 $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,876/mo in ZIP 19702. The local median household income is $92,446/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19702?

Rent in ZIP 19702 has decreased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19702 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19702 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,876/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($92,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19702 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19702 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 19702 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19702 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19702 compare to the rest of Newark?

ZIP 19702 is more affordable than Newark overall. At $1,876/mo, it's $237 below the Newark citywide median of $2,113/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19702 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19702 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,876/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 19702's median household income ($92,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19702 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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