What are the best cities for a franchise in Delaware?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Delaware are ZIP 19807 (score: 100/100), ZIP 19707 (score: 100/100), ZIP 19709 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Delaware compare to other states for franchises?

Delaware averages 89/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Delaware

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $108,320 in household income, with 13.0 existing franchise businesses per ZIP. ZIP 19807 leads at 100, $156,905 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income	Franchise Businesses
#1	ZIP 19807 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,905	0
#2	ZIP 19707 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$172,161	0
#3	ZIP 19709 Pop. 51 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,971	0
#4	ZIP 19717 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#5	ZIP 19734 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,745	0
#6	ZIP 19701 Pop. 45 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,856	0
#7	ZIP 19962 Pop. 13 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,868	0
#8	ZIP 19971 Pop. 16 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,301	0
#9	ZIP 19938 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,338	0
#10	ZIP 19711 Pop. 49 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,455	0
#11	ZIP 19930 Pop. 2.9 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$118,092	0
#12	ZIP 19803 Pop. 22 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$133,941	13
#13	ZIP 19958 Pop. 30 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,445	0
#14	ZIP 19970 Pop. 8.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,802	0
#15	ZIP 19702 Pop. 56 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,304	0
#16	ZIP 19939 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,583	0
#17	ZIP 19945 Pop. 8.9 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,021	0
#18	ZIP 19975 Pop. 10 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,063	0
#19	ZIP 19809 Pop. 15 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$85,988	0
#20	ZIP 19806 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,240	0

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Delaware, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $108,320 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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