19971 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Delaware based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 19971 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19971 is White. The current unemployment level in 19971 is 5.1%.
| Population | 15,043 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 825 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,327 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,636 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $714,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.05% |
19971 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,344 | 89.89% |
| Black | 927 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 255 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
19971 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 357 | 71.83% |
| Black | 54 | 10.87% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 15.29% |
| Asian | 10 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
19971 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 567 | 6.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,566 | 28.54% |
| High School Diploma | 1,731 | 19.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 102 | 1.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 200 | 2.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,187 | 13.2% |
| Associates Degree | 693 | 7.71% |
| Masters Degree | 1,264 | 14.06% |
| Professional Degree | 458 | 5.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 223 | 2.48% |