| ZIP Code | 19971 |
|---|---|
| City | Rehoboth Beach |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Latitude | 38.694504 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.0997 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,400 (18.5%) |
| Some College | 1,016 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 1,392 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 981 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,126 (55%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,301 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $561,300 ▲ 101% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,383/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,948 |
| Vacant Units | 9,033 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,948 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 9,033 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 19971 is located in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, within Sussex County. With a population of 15,528, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.1 years. Economically, 19971 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,301 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19971 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $561,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,383 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 19971 is primarily White (87.58%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19971 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 19971 in Rehoboth Beach, DE is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,528 residents, a median household income of $103,301, and a median home value of $561,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.