City

Selbyville, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥10,356Population
💰$86,063Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂61.0Median Age
🏠$430,000Median Home Value▲ 54% above avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic8.3%
Black3.0%
Asian0.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
28%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,482 (29.9%)
Some College872 (10.5%)
Associates1,024 (12.3%)
Bachelors612 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree3,265 (39.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 39.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College10.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate39.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,063 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$430,000 ▲ 54% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,098/mo
Total Housing Units8,890
Vacant Units3,969

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
68%
About Selbyville, DE

Selbyville is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,356 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61 years.

Economically, Selbyville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,063 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Selbyville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $430,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,098 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Selbyville is well-educated. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Selbyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19975 10,356 $86,063 $430,000 $1,098 6.7% 46.7% 88.3%