| ZIP Code | 19960 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 36 ft |
| Latitude | 38.850913 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.408716 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.07 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.3% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,815 (43.5%) |
| Some College | 426 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 660 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 653 (15.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 612 (14.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,929 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $276,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,306/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,509 |
| Vacant Units | 206 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,509 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 206 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
ZIP code 19960 is located in Lincoln, Delaware, within Sussex County. With a population of 7,083, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 19960 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,929 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19960 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $276,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,306 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 19960 is majority White (61.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19960 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 19960 in Lincoln, DE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,083 residents, a median household income of $66,929, and a median home value of $276,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.