City

Greenwood, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥7,822Population
💰$74,970Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$272,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 8%Black: 10.5%Asian: 2.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic8.0%
Black10.5%
Asian2.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma235 (4.7%)
HS Graduate1,850 (36.9%)
Some College675 (13.5%)
Associates740 (14.8%)
Bachelors483 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,032 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,970 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$272,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,304/mo
Total Housing Units3,480
Vacant Units251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
58%
About Greenwood, DE

Greenwood is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,822 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Greenwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,970 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Greenwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,304 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greenwood is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19950 7,822 $74,970 $272,800 $1,304 3.9% 30.2% 74.0%