City

Ellendale, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥3,120Population
💰$66,601Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$225,500Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.5%Hispanic: 19.4%Black: 25.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White51.5%
Hispanic19.4%
Black25.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate714 (41.7%)
Some College326 (19.1%)
Associates174 (10.2%)
Bachelors146 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree343 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College19.1%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,601 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$225,500 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units1,273
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
62%
About Ellendale, DE

Ellendale is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,120 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Ellendale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,601 is near the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ellendale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,054 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellendale is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellendale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19941 3,120 $66,601 $225,500 $1,054 7.3% 28.6% 77.2%