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19971

Delaware · 14,886 residents · 18.0 sq mi
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ZIP 19971 is a ZIP code of 14,886 people in Sussex County. At a median age of 61.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $608,800. That is roughly 25% ahead of the Sussex County median. Among the 22 ZIP codes in Sussex County, 19971 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$102,146
US average: $82,259
$78,576
US average: $44,673
$608,800
US average: $376,019
55.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
18.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
9.5%
Age 65+
42.0%
48.3%
51.7%
1.96 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(12,956)
Black4.3%(643)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(428)
Asian1.9%(283)
Other3.9%(576)
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
6.0
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
LOWEST3RD 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 19971?

ZIP code 19971 has about 14,886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19971?

The typical household in ZIP code 19971 earns about $102,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 19971 expensive?

In ZIP code 19971, the median home is worth about $608,800, and the typical rent is about $1,513 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 19971?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 19971 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19971?

About 7.7% of people in ZIP code 19971 live below the federal poverty line.

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