City

Milford, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥22,544Population
💰$65,420Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$291,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.1%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 20.2%Asian: 2.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White62.1%
Hispanic10.3%
Black20.2%
Asian2.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma391 (2.7%)
HS Graduate4,760 (32.3%)
Some College1,789 (12.1%)
Associates2,299 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,334 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree4,158 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,420 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$291,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,161/mo
Total Housing Units10,300
Vacant Units928

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Milford, DE

Milford is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,544 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Milford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,420 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Milford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,161 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milford is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Milford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19963 22,544 $65,420 $291,200 $1,161 4.7% 37.3% 62.9%