City

Ocean View, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥8,265Population
💰$90,802Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂62.9Median Age
🏠$489,500Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓56.0%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.9% Female 56.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Black1.0%
Asian1.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
2%
25–44
11%
45–64
28%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads56.0% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,693 (25.1%)
Some College594 (8.8%)
Associates661 (9.8%)
Bachelors614 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree3,164 (46.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 46.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College8.8%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate46.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,802 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$489,500 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,458/mo
Total Housing Units8,418
Vacant Units4,527

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
67%
About Ocean View, DE

Ocean View is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,265 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.9 years.

Economically, Ocean View is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,802 is above the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ocean View is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $489,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,458 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocean View is well-educated. 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ocean View
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19970 8,265 $90,802 $489,500 $1,458 1.3% 56.0% 91.0%