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Sussex County
Bridgeville, DE
19933
19933 ZIP Code — Bridgeville, DE
Sussex County, Delaware
ZIP code 19933 is located in
Bridgeville ,
Delaware ,
within Sussex County .
It covers approximately 67.26 square miles and serves a population of
10,610 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 302 .
About ZIP code 19933
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $52,740. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 19933 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
10,610
Population density
158 / sq mi
State FIPS
10
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
67.26 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
38.7295
Longitude
-75.5920
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
302
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.5%
38.6%
36.1%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
32.5%
31.6%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
22.6%
24.7%
Over $200k
2.3%
6.3%
7.6%
Demographics & statistics
$52,740
Median household income
$225,300
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,921 27.5% 18 and over 7,689 72.5% 65 and over 1,925 18.1% Median age 38.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
22.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 6,325 54% Black or African American 2,680 22.9% Hispanic or Latino 1,112 9.5% Two or more races 878 7.5% Other race 681 5.8% Asian 24 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 22 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.5%
38.6%
36.1%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
32.5%
31.6%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
22.6%
24.7%
Over $200k
2.3%
6.3%
7.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 7.0% $25k–$35k 14.2% $35k–$50k 16.3% $50k–$75k 15.0% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 13.9% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 4.1% Median income $52,740
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $225,300 Median rent / month $915 Owner occupied 74.5% Renter occupied 25.5% Vacant 6.9% Single-family detached 60.0% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 27.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 14.0% 2000–2009 34.9% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 9.4% 1970–1979 11.1% 1960–1969 6.0% 1950–1959 2.5% 1940–1949 3.5% 1939 or earlier 5.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 26.4% 3 bedrooms 53.6% 4 bedrooms 14.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 38.2% 2 vehicles 37.0% 3 or more 21.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.3% Electricity 52.9% Propane / LP gas 17.0% Fuel oil 5.9% Wood 2.3% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,624 41.9% Cohabiting couple 247 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 573 14.8% Female householder, no spouse 1,432 36.9% Households with children under 18 1,286 33.2% Households with seniors (65+) 1,389 35.8% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.9% 32.1% Married 49.0% 39.4% Separated 1.2% 4.9% Widowed 2.4% 9.9% Divorced 14.5% 13.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.9% Bachelor's or higher 18.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 86 3.3% Kindergarten 127 4.9% Elementary school 1,559 59.8% High school 461 17.7% College / grad school 373 14.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Professional & management
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Public administration
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.2% Service 26.9% Sales & office 13.8% Natural resources & construction 16.4% Production & transportation 21.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.7% Government 11.7% Self-employed 2.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.7% Carpool 12.2% Public transit 0.1% Walk 1.7% Work from home 5.2% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 25.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
31.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.5% Retirement income 31.5% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 4.3% Food stamps / SNAP 20.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 38.4% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 26.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.7% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 31.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 17.8% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 20.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 50.5% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 17.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 576 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 13.6% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 15.5% 65 and over 24.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.4% Public insurance 61.2% No insurance 11.2% Uninsured under 19 0.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 9,968 93.9% Spanish 762 7.6% Other Indo-European 676 6.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 80 0.8% Other languages 6 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 9,478 89.3% Born in same state 9,409 88.7% Born in different state 5,401 50.9% Foreign born 69 0.7% Naturalized citizen 1,132 10.7% Not a US citizen 316 27.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,119 10.5% French 840 7.9% Italian 809 7.6% Polish 25 0.2% Norwegian 23 0.2%
Ancestry Count % German 22 0.2% English 19 0.2% Irish 14 0.1% Dutch 4 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.5% Internet access 90.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19933
What city is ZIP code 19933 in?
ZIP code 19933 is primarily assigned to Bridgeville, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19933 in?
ZIP code 19933 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19933?
23% of residents in ZIP code 19933 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 19933 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 19933 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 19933?
ZIP code 19933 has an estimated population of 10,610 residents, with a density of 158 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19933?
The median household income in ZIP code 19933 is $52,740, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19933 in?
ZIP code 19933 observes the EST timezone.
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