19950 ZIP Code — Greenwood, DE

Sussex County, Delaware

ZIP code 19950 is located in Greenwood, Delaware, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 72.39 square miles and serves a population of 7,524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19950

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $253,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $71,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction 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.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,524

population

72.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenwood	Acceptable
Greenwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19952 Harrington (5.7 mi) 19954 Houston (6.4 mi) 19933 Bridgeville (6.9 mi) 19960 Lincoln (10.1 mi) 19941 Ellendale (10.5 mi) 19943 Felton (12.7 mi) 21632 Federalsburg (12.7 mi) 21629 Denton (12.7 mi) 19973 Seaford (13.6 mi) 21639 Greensboro (14.2 mi) 19963 Milford (14.9 mi) 19979 Viola (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,524
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	72.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8287
Longitude	-75.6014
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	302

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	1.4%	6.3%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

7,524

Population

104

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$71,000

Median household income

$38,349

Per capita income

$253,400

Median home value

$1,335

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,638

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

208

Under 5

206

153

5–9

151

180

10–14

178

220

15–19

219

239

20–24

238

399

25–34

396

449

35–44

446

605

45–54

600

266

55–59

265

310

60–64

308

422

65–74

420

218

75–84

216

106

85+

106

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,354	18.0%
18 and over	6,170	82.0%
65 and over	1,488	19.8%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.7%

Black or African American 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Two or more races 4.2%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,482	81.7%
Black or African American	511	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	406	5.1%
Two or more races	335	4.2%
Other race	157	2%
Asian	31	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	1.4%	6.3%	7.6%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$71,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 30.7%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$253,400
Median rent / month	$1,335
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	56.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	21.8%
Wood	3.7%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,532	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	324	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	635	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	635	20.3%
Households with children under 18	726	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,015	32.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	24.7%
Married	49.6%	50.1%
Separated	0.6%	1.1%
Widowed	4.2%	10.2%
Divorced	14.8%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	5.6%
Kindergarten	54	4.1%
Elementary school	539	40.9%
High school	359	27.3%
College / grad school	291	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.2%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Professional & management 7.6%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 10.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	534	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,110	94.5%
Spanish	142	2.0%
Other Indo-European	124	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,188	95.5%
Born in same state	7,135	94.8%
Born in different state	4,122	54.8%
Foreign born	53	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	336	4.5%
Not a US citizen	175	52.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,151	15.3%
Italian	867	11.5%
Arab	651	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	108	1.4%
Polish	21	0.3%
Irish	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	89.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19950

What city is ZIP code 19950 in?

ZIP code 19950 is primarily assigned to Greenwood, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19950 in?

ZIP code 19950 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.

Does ZIP code 19950 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 19950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19950?

ZIP code 19950 has an estimated population of 7,524 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19950?

The median household income in ZIP code 19950 is $71,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19950?

The median home value in ZIP code 19950 is $253,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 19950 in?

ZIP code 19950 observes the EST timezone.