Private Schools Market: ZIP 19939
Opportunity Score
82
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19939 is an rural area. with a population of 7,833 and household incomes above the national median ($86,583).
Area Profile
7,833
Population
$86,583
Median Income
+16% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 55.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 26.9% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 19939.
3
Child Care Centers
3.8 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,350
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,375
Median Gross Rent
$370 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$67 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Delaware
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+16% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
19966
4.9 mi
Pop: 34,892
$75,436
Walk: 7.4
19945
5.1 mi
Pop: 8,917
$86,021
19967
6.3 mi
Pop: 2,093
$89,545
19975
7.3 mi
Pop: 10,356
$86,063
Walk: 7.8
19970
7.5 mi
Pop: 8,265
$90,802
Walk: 6.0
19951
8.7 mi
Pop: 1,957
$79,698
19930
9.6 mi
Pop: 2,873
$118,092
Walk: 12.7
21813
10.3 mi
Pop: 2,936
$102,332
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits