City

Frankford, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥8,917Population
💰$86,021Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂58.7Median Age
🏠$410,000Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 12.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic8.5%
Black12.1%
Asian0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,112 (31.4%)
Some College911 (13.5%)
Associates822 (12.2%)
Bachelors618 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree2,224 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,021 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$410,000 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,229/mo
Total Housing Units5,823
Vacant Units2,038

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
71%
About Frankford, DE

Frankford is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,917 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.7 years.

Economically, Frankford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,021 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Frankford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $410,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,229 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frankford is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Frankford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19945 8,917 $86,021 $410,000 $1,229 4.7% 42.2% 87.5%