| ZIP Code | 19933 |
|---|---|
| City | Bridgeville |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 39 ft |
| Latitude | 38.733018 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.603361 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 25.1% ▲ 151% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.8% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 139 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,011 (31.8%) |
| Some College | 1,020 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 892 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 909 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,356 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,261 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,300 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,021/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,454 |
| Vacant Units | 301 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,454 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 301 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 19933 is located in Bridgeville, Delaware, within Sussex County. With a population of 11,409, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 19933 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,261 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19933 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,021 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 19933 is majority White (51.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.1%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19933 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 19933 in Bridgeville, DE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,409 residents, a median household income of $61,261, and a median home value of $231,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.