City

Delmar, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥7,108Population
💰$63,361Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$225,700Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.3%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 16.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4.5%Race
White66.3%
Hispanic10.4%
Black16.3%
Asian1.7%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,725 (41.3%)
Some College305 (7.3%)
Associates732 (17.5%)
Bachelors350 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree1,024 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College7.3%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,361 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$225,700 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units2,711
Vacant Units360

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
64%
About Delmar, DE

Delmar is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,108 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Delmar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,361 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Delmar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delmar is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delmar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19940 7,108 $63,361 $225,700 $938 6.4% 32.9% 82.6%