City

Millsboro, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥34,892Population
💰$75,436Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$282,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.7%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 8%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.3%Race
White73.7%
Hispanic11.2%
Black8.0%
Asian1.3%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma370 (1.5%)
HS Graduate8,037 (33.1%)
Some College3,021 (12.5%)
Associates3,443 (14.2%)
Bachelors2,386 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree6,996 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College12.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,436 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$282,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,293/mo
Total Housing Units19,625
Vacant Units4,495

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
65%
About Millsboro, DE

Millsboro is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,892 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Millsboro is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,436 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Millsboro is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,293 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Millsboro is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Millsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19966 34,892 $75,436 $282,100 $1,293 6.1% 38.7% 82.5%