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Middletown town, DE

ZIP 19709 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Middletown town, DE (19709)

Median Income
$129,971

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+2,352
Wealth inflow
Population
50,542
Unemployment
5.3%
1.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,352 for ZIP 19709 (Middletown town, DE) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
5.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
1.3%-79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.6%-52% vs US avg
x
1,166
Establishments
14,835
Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
  • Construction4.8%
  • Manufacturing7.0%
  • Wholesale trade3.7%
  • Retail trade8.6%
  • Transportation, utilities4.4%
  • Information1.4%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate15.0%
  • Professional, scientific, management11.7%
  • Education, health care, social27.2%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services6.5%
  • Other services2.8%
  • Public administration6.1%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$129,971
Unemployment5.3%
Establishments1,166
Employees14,835