ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19703

Part of Claymont, DE

Pop. 15,460·New Castle County·14th most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$1,727/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.3%

Month-over-Month

+2.1%

vs US Median

-$205

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ZIP 19703 · $1,727

More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 19703 changed +8.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,939) is $1,923 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,640); a 3-bedroom is $1,970.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19013, 5 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,386/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19703. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,724/yr

At $1,727/mo median

Location

CityClaymont

StateDE

CountyNew Castle County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.

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

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19703 covers Claymont, DE. The median rent here is $1,727/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($76,939/yr), ZIP 19703 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,727/mo in ZIP 19703. The local median household income is $76,939/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19703?

Rent in ZIP 19703 has risen 8.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 19703 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19703 is one of the more affordable among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 19 at $1,727/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19703 changed +8.3%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.