City

Rehoboth Beach, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥15,528Population
💰$103,301Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂62.1Median Age
🏠$561,300Median Home Value▲ 101% above avg
🎓62.6%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 4.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic2.7%
Black4.4%
Asian1.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
3%
25–44
13%
45–64
32%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads62.6% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,400 (18.5%)
Some College1,016 (7.8%)
Associates1,392 (10.7%)
Bachelors981 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree7,126 (55%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 55%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.5%
Some College7.8%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate55.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,301 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$561,300 ▲ 101% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,383/mo
Total Housing Units16,948
Vacant Units9,033

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rehoboth Beach is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,528 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.1 years.

Economically, Rehoboth Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,301 is above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rehoboth Beach is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $561,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,383 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rehoboth Beach is highly educated. 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.58%).

Rehoboth Beach, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Rehoboth Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19971 15,528 $103,301 $561,300 $1,383 5.6% 62.6% 88.3%