City

Georgetown, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥19,343Population
💰$68,529Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$294,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.5%Hispanic: 36.9%Black: 9.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.8%Race
White48.5%
Hispanic36.9%
Black9.9%
Asian0.4%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma309 (3%)
HS Graduate3,701 (36.3%)
Some College1,157 (11.3%)
Associates1,198 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,545 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree2,296 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,529 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$294,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,298/mo
Total Housing Units6,972
Vacant Units616

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Georgetown, DE

Georgetown is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,343 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Georgetown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,529 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Georgetown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $294,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,298 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Georgetown is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Georgetown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19947 19,343 $68,529 $294,000 $1,298 2.4% 37.6% 67.8%