Middletown
Town in New Castle County, Delaware

Middletown is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, with 23,192 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Townsend, 2.7 miles S.
- 23,192residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.0 km²
- 1,717 / sq mipopulation density
- 19730ZIP code
About Middletown
Middletown is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2021 Census, the population of the town is 24,164.
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Living in Middletown
- Median household income
- $112,831
- Median home value
- $409,600
- Median rent
- $1,583/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Middletown had 23,192 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,192 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,717 per sq mi (663 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Middletown at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | New Castle County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 23,192 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.51 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4417° N, 75.7174° W |
| ZIP code | 19730 |
| Official website | middletown.delaware.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1047030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Middletown
- Townsend2.7 mi S
- Odessa3.2 mi E
- Chesapeake City, MD7.7 mi NW
- Cecilton, MD8.4 mi W
- Port Penn8.9 mi NE
- St. Georges8.9 mi NE
- Galena, MD10.9 mi SW
- Glasgow11.2 mi N
- Delaware City11.2 mi NE
- Smyrna11.7 mi SE
- Bear12.4 mi N
- Clayton12.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Middletown
What county is Middletown in?
Middletown is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of Middletown, DE?
23,192 people lived in Middletown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Middletown, DE?
The ZIP code of Middletown is 19730.
What is the elevation of Middletown?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Middletown?
Townsend (2.7 mi), Odessa (3.2 mi), Chesapeake City (7.7 mi), Cecilton (8.4 mi), Port Penn (8.9 mi).
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