Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,645 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 54,332 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 19,149 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 23,708 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 17,837 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 59,796 (33.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,629 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $351,135 ▲ 26% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,276/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 153,099 |
| Vacant Units | 44,964 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sussex County is located in Delaware and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 23 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 258,676 residents. With a median age of 49.77, it is a mature county.
Sussex County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,629 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Sussex County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $351,135 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,275. Homeownership rates are high at 79.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sussex County are primarily White (72.4%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Sussex County, DE is a middle-income area in Delaware. The 23 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19930 | Bethany Beach | 2,873 | $118,092 | $798,300 | $1,542 | 4.6% | 76.5% |
| 19931 | Bethel | 431 | $91,111 | $276,300 | — | 6.2% | 55.6% |
| 19933 | Bridgeville | 11,409 | $61,261 | $231,300 | $1,021 | 4.8% | 35.8% |
| 19939 | Dagsboro | 7,833 | $86,583 | $365,100 | $1,375 | 2.7% | 45.5% |
| 19940 | Delmar | 7,108 | $63,361 | $225,700 | $938 | 6.4% | 32.9% |
| 19941 | Ellendale | 3,120 | $66,601 | $225,500 | $1,054 | 7.3% | 28.6% |
| 19944 | Fenwick Island | 652 | $103,125 | $1,160,100 | — | 1.3% | 55.4% |
| 19945 | Frankford | 8,917 | $86,021 | $410,000 | $1,229 | 4.7% | 42.2% |
| 19947 | Georgetown | 19,343 | $68,529 | $294,000 | $1,298 | 2.4% | 37.6% |
| 19950 | Greenwood | 7,822 | $74,970 | $272,800 | $1,304 | 3.9% | 30.2% |
| 19951 | Harbeson | 1,957 | $79,698 | $427,900 | — | 5.4% | 36.4% |
| 19956 | Laurel | 16,274 | $59,085 | $233,500 | $923 | 5.0% | 27.2% |
| 19958 | Lewes | 29,599 | $91,445 | $488,900 | $1,654 | 3.1% | 59.0% |
| 19960 | Lincoln | 7,083 | $66,929 | $276,200 | $1,306 | 2.2% | 30.3% |
| 19963 | Milford | 22,544 | $65,420 | $291,200 | $1,161 | 4.7% | 37.3% |
| 19966 | Millsboro | 34,892 | $75,436 | $282,100 | $1,293 | 6.1% | 38.7% |
| 19967 | Millville | 2,093 | $89,545 | $450,100 | $1,730 | 4.7% | 55.9% |
| 19968 | Milton | 14,791 | $81,646 | $418,600 | $1,408 | 8.6% | 51.0% |
| 19970 | Ocean View | 8,265 | $90,802 | $489,500 | $1,458 | 1.3% | 56.0% |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach | 15,528 | $103,301 | $561,300 | $1,383 | 5.6% | 62.6% |
| 19973 | Seaford | 25,786 | $62,668 | $254,300 | $1,131 | 8.7% | 30.4% |
| 19975 | Selbyville | 10,356 | $86,063 | $430,000 | $1,098 | 6.7% | 46.7% |