City

Fenwick Island, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥652Population
💰$103,125Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂71.7Median Age
🏠$1,160,100Median Home Value▲ 316% above avg
🎓55.4%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 10.1%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic0.6%
Other10.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
1%
25–44
9%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads55.4% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (10.9%)
HS Graduate84 (14.1%)
Some College52 (8.7%)
Associates65 (10.9%)
Bachelors34 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree297 (49.7%)

Education

No HS: 10.9%HS Grad: 14.1%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 49.7%Edu
No HS10.9%
HS Grad14.1%
Some College8.7%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate49.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,125 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$1,160,100 ▲ 316% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,618
Vacant Units1,303

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Fenwick Island, DE

Fenwick Island is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 652 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71.7 years.

Economically, Fenwick Island is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,125 is above the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fenwick Island is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,160,100, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fenwick Island is well-educated. 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fenwick Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19944 652 $103,125 $1,160,100 1.3% 55.4% 88.6%