| City: | Saint Georges, Delaware |
| County: | New Castle County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:15 PM |
| Population: | 320 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 302 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.5560, -75.6501 |
| Land Area: | 0.11 sq mi |
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Saint Georges sits along the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal in New Castle County, Delaware. This tiny village occupies just 0.12 square miles but carries real historic weight. Nearly all the housing stock (93%) dates to before 1939, making it one of Delaware's oldest continuously occupied communities. Today 320 people live here in 119 households.
This ZIP is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in 19733, so all 320 residents must pick up their mail at the local post office. The post office maintains 177 PO Boxes for 119 households, an adoption rate of 1.49. That extra capacity serves nearby rural areas and small businesses along the Dupont Highway corridor.
Street names reveal the village's history. Main Street and Broad Street run through the village center. Delaware Street and Church Street suggest colonial-era roots. Kirkwood St Georges Road and Clarks Corner Road connect to surrounding farmland. The Canal Business Center and references to the Dupont Highway mark the commercial strip that developed as traffic grew.
This is an older, settled community. Median age is 50.7 years, and 90% of homes are owner-occupied. Only 2 residents are under 18. Per capita income sits at $27,201, modest by Delaware standards. Most workers commute out (98 in transportation/warehousing), taking advantage of proximity to I-95 and the greater Wilmington metro area 13 miles north.
Street names blend colonial village grid (Main, Broad, Church) with highway commercial (Dupont Hwy) and rural connectors (Kirkwood St Georges Rd, Clarks Corner Rd).
ZIP Code 19733 has 320 residents and 119 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 50.7 years, significantly older than the state (41.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 38.1% male and 61.9% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.6%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 320Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 186Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,909.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $82,604Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 119Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $304,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.69Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 76 | 147 | 253 | 299 | 251 | 234 | 224 | 142 | 89 | 68 | 160 | 173 | 182 | 186 |
| Decennial Census | 110 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 320 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.7
Male Median Age: 46.5
Female Median Age: 53
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 28 | 37 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 47 | 48 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| White: | 261 | 80.31% |
| Black: | 23 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 29 | 8.92% |
| Asian: | 7 | 2.15% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.92% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.62% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 122 | 38.13% | 46.5 years |
| Females: | 198 | 61.88% | 53.0 years |
| Total: | 320 | 100% | 50.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 145 | 77.96% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 41 | 22.04% |
| Total Population: | 186 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 145 | 77.96% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 41 | 22.04% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $82,604, which is above the national median ($78,538), is up $36,104 (77.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,916. Family households earn a median of $82,604 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,604). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.6%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (24.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,500 | $51,518 | $52,188 | $70,313 | $103,229 | $74,926 | $100,764 | $104,417 | $79,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $82,604 |
| Median Family Income | $46,500 | $67,813 | $51,667 | $71,771 | $104,792 | $107,000 | $117,829 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $82,604 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $51,382 | $51,250 | $51,484 | $51,406 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,149 | $26,588 | $26,756 | $29,013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 104 | 55.91% |
| Unemployed: | 18 | 9.68% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 64 | 34.41% |
| Total: | 186 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 21.15% |
| Service: | 25 | 24.04% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 10.58% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 20.19% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 25 | 24.04% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 104 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $304,500, which is about the same as the national median ($303,400), is up $18,100 (6.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $90,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.23% (75.56% with a mortgage, 24.44% free-and-clear) and renters 30.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $286,400 | $247,200 | $264,500 | $229,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $214,000 | $211,400 | $218,500 | $206,300 | $220,500 | $304,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 20 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $983 | $1,266 | $1,292 | $1,257 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 34 | 52.31% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 16.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 30.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 74.71% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 25.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 87 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 90 | 53.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 31 | 18.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 14.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 7.14% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 5.95% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 168 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 13.10% |
| Private Insurance: | 78 | 37.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 108 | 51.43% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 11.43% |
| Total: | 210 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 186 | 88.57% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 18 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 19733 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 89 people with an annual payroll of $3,399,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 240Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $789,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,399,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 89Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 19733 is located in New Castle County, Delaware, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980). This Metro area has a population of 5,965,343 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 19733, and is subdivided into the Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ division. It covers 0.11 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ (CBSA Div 48864)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 5,965,343Source: Census |
| MSA: | Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.11 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | No DistrictsSource: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1063800Source: Census |
| Place Name: | St. Georges CDP; DelawareSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 19733 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.