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19970

Delaware · 8,524 residents · 9.33 sq mi
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ZIP 19970 is home to 8,524 people in Sussex County. The median age is 63.9, about 25 years above the US median. 91% of homes are owner-occupied. This is an unusually credentialed place: 48% of adults have a four-year degree. The foreign-born share is 4%. The typical home is worth $526,600. Among the 22 ZIP codes in Sussex County, 19970 ranks 8th by median household income.

$94,103
US average: $82,259
$54,573
US average: $44,673
$526,600
US average: $376,019
48.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
9.33 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
12.0%
Age 65+
48.1%
43.0%
57.0%
2.11 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(7,832)
Black1.2%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(250)
Asian1.3%(114)
Other2.7%(226)
19
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.6
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
LOWEST8TH OF 22HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
19930$125,491
19931$99,375
19933$60,703
19939$89,806
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 19970?

ZIP code 19970 has about 8,524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19970?

The typical household in ZIP code 19970 earns about $94,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 19970 expensive?

In ZIP code 19970, the median home is worth about $526,600, and the typical rent is about $1,512 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 19970?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 19970 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19970?

About 12.6% of people in ZIP code 19970 live below the federal poverty line.

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