City

Dagsboro, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥7,833Population
💰$86,583Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$365,100Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 3.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black3.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,882 (32.4%)
Some College426 (7.3%)
Associates802 (13.8%)
Bachelors573 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,073 (35.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 35.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College7.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate35.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,583 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$365,100 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units4,252
Vacant Units1,038

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
63%
About Dagsboro, DE

Dagsboro is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,833 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Dagsboro is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,583 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dagsboro is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $365,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dagsboro is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.17%).

Dagsboro, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Dagsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19939 7,833 $86,583 $365,100 $1,375 2.7% 45.5% 92.1%