| ZIP Code | 19940 |
|---|---|
| City | Delmar |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 47 ft |
| Latitude | 38.477562 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.564931 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,725 (41.3%) |
| Some College | 305 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 732 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 350 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,024 (24.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,361 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,700 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $938/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,711 |
| Vacant Units | 360 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,711 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 360 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 19940 is located in Delmar, Delaware, within Sussex County. With a population of 7,108, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 19940 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,361 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19940 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $938 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 19940 is majority White (66.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19940 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 19940 in Delmar, DE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,108 residents, a median household income of $63,361, and a median home value of $225,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.