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19968

Delaware · 15,486 residents · 63.9 sq mi
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With 15,486 people, ZIP 19968 is a ZIP code in Sussex County. At a median age of 53.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 91% of homes are owner-occupied. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born share is 6%. Median home value sits at $437,000. Among the 22 ZIP codes in Sussex County, 19968 ranks 12th by median household income.

$87,163
US average: $82,259
$46,466
US average: $44,673
$437,000
US average: $376,019
43.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
63.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.1%
Age 65+
32.7%
48.7%
51.3%
2.41 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(12,657)
Black7.2%(1,113)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(799)
Asian3.3%(512)
Other2.6%(405)
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Sussex County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST12TH OF 22HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
19930$125,491
19931$99,375
19933$60,703
19939$89,806
In context

ZIP 19968 compared with Sussex County

MeasureZIP 19968Sussex CountyDifference
Median household income$87,163$81,4977% higher
Median home value$437,000$382,60014% higher
Homes that are rented9.2%18.4%−9.2 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher43.4%33.0%+10.4 pts
Poverty rate9.4%10.9%−1.5 pts
Foreign-born residents5.6%8.4%−2.7 pts
Median age53.851.91.9 years older
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 19968?

ZIP code 19968 has about 15,486 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19968?

The typical household in ZIP code 19968 earns about $87,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 19968 expensive?

In ZIP code 19968, the median home is worth about $437,000, and the typical rent is about $1,361 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 19968?

About 43.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 19968 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19968?

About 9.4% of people in ZIP code 19968 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024