Private Schools Market: ZIP 19958
Opportunity Score
84
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19958 is an suburban area. with a population of 29,599 and household incomes above the national median ($91,445).
Area Profile
29,599
Population
$91,445
Median Income
+23% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 61.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 42.3% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 19958.
8
Child Care Centers
2.7 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,800
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,654
Median Gross Rent
$490 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$1 M 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Related Businesses
- 8
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+23% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
19971
5.3 mi
Pop: 15,528
$103,301
Walk: 13.0
19951
6.7 mi
Pop: 1,957
$79,698
19968
8.5 mi
Pop: 14,791
$81,646
Walk: 6.3
19939
11.3 mi
Pop: 7,833
$86,583
19966
12.7 mi
Pop: 34,892
$75,436
Walk: 7.4
19970
12.9 mi
Pop: 8,265
$90,802
Walk: 6.0
19967
13.4 mi
Pop: 2,093
$89,545
19930
13.9 mi
Pop: 2,873
$118,092
Walk: 12.7
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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