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ZIP 19720

Pop. 62,392·New Castle County·11th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,747/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$218
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ZIP 19720 · $1,747
More affordable than 55% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,964/yr
At $1,747/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19720 (New Castle, DE) is majority owner-occupied, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,392
Median income
$75,403
Median age
39.7
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
21.8%
22%
25.3%
15%
15.8%
Under 1821.8%
18–3422%
35–5425.3%
55–6415%
65+15.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
35.4%
44.1%
17.7%
White35.4%
Black44.1%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
37.7%
27.7%
23.3%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma37.7%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19720 in New Castle, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,700 → $75,403
up 11.4%
Population
60,599 → 62,392
up 3.0%
Renter share
32% → 32.4%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 23.3%
+1.4 pts
Median age
40.2 → 39.7
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,403 today, compared with $67,700 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 60,599 to 62,392 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19720 covers New Castle, DE. The median rent here is $1,747/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 28% of local median household income ($75,403/yr), ZIP 19720 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19720?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19720 (New Castle, DE) is $1,747. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19720 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19720's median rent of $1,747/mo is $218 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19720 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19720 falls in the middle range for Delaware, ranking #11 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,747/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19720?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,747/mo in ZIP 19720. The local median household income is $75,403/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19720?

Rent in ZIP 19720 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19720 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19720 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,747/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($75,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19720 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19720 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 19720 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19720 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19720 compare to the rest of New Castle?

ZIP 19720 sits right at the New Castle citywide median of $1,747/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19720 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19720 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,747/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 19720's median household income ($75,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19720 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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