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ZIP 19703

Part of Claymont, DE
Pop. 15,460·New Castle County·16th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,628/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$337
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ZIP 19703 · $1,628
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,640/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
$19,536/yr
At $1,628/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19703 (Claymont, DE) is roughly split between renters and owners, 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,460
Median income
$76,939
Median age
39
Renters
45.3%
Age distribution
18.6%
23.9%
27.9%
13.6%
16%
Under 1818.6%
18–3423.9%
35–5427.9%
55–6413.6%
65+16%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
47.3%
30.6%
White47.3%
Black30.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian11.7%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
28.3%
29.1%
37.4%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+37.4%
Housing tenure
54.7%
45.3%
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19703 in Claymont, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,239 → $76,939
up 21.7%
Population
15,771 → 15,460
down 2.0%
Renter share
49.8% → 45.3%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 37.4%
+3.3 pts
Median age
36.7 → 39
+2.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $63,239 to $76,939 across the same window, up 21.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19703 in Claymont, DE losing about 311 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 49.8% to 45.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.1% to 37.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19703 covers Claymont, DE. The median rent here is $1,628/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($76,939/yr), ZIP 19703 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19703?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19703 (Claymont, DE) is $1,628. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19703 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19703's median rent of $1,628/mo is $337 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19703 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19703 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #16 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,628/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19703?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,628/mo in ZIP 19703. The local median household income is $76,939/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19703?

Rent in ZIP 19703 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19703 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19703 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,628/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($76,939/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19703 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19703 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.3% of ZIP 19703 households are renters, while 54.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19703 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19703 compare to the rest of Claymont?

ZIP 19703 sits right at the Claymont citywide median of $1,628/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19703 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19703 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,628/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 19703's median household income ($76,939/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19703 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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