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ZIP 19709

Pop. 53,234·New Castle County·1st most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$2,749/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$784
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ZIP 19709 · $2,749
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$2,010/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
$32,988/yr
At $2,749/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19709 (Middletown, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,234
Median income
$132,956
Median age
40.2
Renters
13.8%
Age distribution
27.1%
15.8%
27.8%
12.9%
16.5%
Under 1827.1%
18–3415.8%
35–5427.8%
55–6412.9%
65+16.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
58.3%
25.6%
White58.3%
Black25.6%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian6.6%
Other3%
Education (25+)
21.5%
27.2%
48.1%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+48.1%
Housing tenure
86.2%
13.8%
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19709 in Middletown, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$110,215 → $132,956
up 20.6%
Population
46,773 → 53,234
up 13.8%
Renter share
13.2% → 13.8%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.3% → 48.1%
+3.8 pts
Median age
41.1 → 40.2
-0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $110,215 in 2021 to $132,956 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 19709 in Middletown, DE adding about 6,461 residents over the five-year window, up 13.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.3% to 48.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19709 covers Middletown, DE. The median rent here is $2,749/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($132,956/yr), ZIP 19709 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19709?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19709 (Middletown, DE) is $2,749. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19709 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19709's median rent of $2,749/mo is $784 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19709 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19709 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #1 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $2,749/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19709?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,749/mo in ZIP 19709. The local median household income is $132,956/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19709?

Rent in ZIP 19709 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19709 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19709 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,749/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($132,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19709 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19709 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.8% of ZIP 19709 households are renters, while 86.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19709 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19709 compare to the rest of Middletown?

ZIP 19709 is pricier than Middletown as a whole. At $2,749/mo, it's $16 above the Middletown citywide median of $2,733/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19709 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19709 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,749/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 19709's median household income ($132,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19709 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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