City

Bridgeville, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥11,409Population
💰$61,261Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$231,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.7%Hispanic: 22.1%Black: 20.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.5%Race
White51.7%
Hispanic22.1%
Black20.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma139 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,011 (31.8%)
Some College1,020 (16.1%)
Associates892 (14.1%)
Bachelors909 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree1,356 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College16.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,261 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$231,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,021/mo
Total Housing Units4,454
Vacant Units301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
62%
About Bridgeville, DE

Bridgeville is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,409 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Bridgeville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,261 is below the national average. Approximately 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgeville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,021 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgeville is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.7%).

Bridgeville, DE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Bridgeville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19933 11,409 $61,261 $231,300 $1,021 4.8% 35.8% 77.6%