City

Seaford, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥25,786Population
💰$62,668Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$254,300Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.1%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 20.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 10.1%Race
White58.1%
Hispanic10.6%
Black20.2%
Asian0.9%
Other10.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma538 (3.4%)
HS Graduate5,765 (36.6%)
Some College1,879 (11.9%)
Associates2,780 (17.6%)
Bachelors1,677 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree3,115 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College11.9%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,668 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$254,300 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,131/mo
Total Housing Units10,725
Vacant Units798

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Seaford, DE

Seaford is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Seaford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,668 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Seaford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,131 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seaford is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seaford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19973 25,786 $62,668 $254,300 $1,131 8.7% 30.4% 73.1%