19960 ZIP Code — Lincoln, DE

Sussex County, Delaware

ZIP code 19960 is located in Lincoln, Delaware, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 30.29 square miles and serves a population of 6,863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19960

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 $233,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,596. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 19960 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,863

population

30.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19960 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19941 Ellendale (4.3 mi) 19954 Houston (6.2 mi) 19963 Milford (6.7 mi) 19968 Milton (8.9 mi) 19950 Greenwood (10.1 mi) 19952 Harrington (10.9 mi) 19946 Frederica (12.4 mi) 19933 Bridgeville (12.7 mi) 19947 Georgetown (13 mi) 19951 Harbeson (14.8 mi) 19943 Felton (14.9 mi) 19962 Magnolia (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,863
Population density	227 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	30.29 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	38.8538
Longitude	-75.4171
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	38.4%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.3%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,863

Population

227

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$62,596

Median household income

$27,686

Per capita income

$233,700

Median home value

$1,041

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

2,144

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

233

Under 5

239

203

5–9

209

142

10–14

145

388

15–19

398

267

20–24

273

377

25–34

387

435

35–44

446

322

45–54

330

163

55–59

168

350

60–64

359

290

65–74

298

212

75–84

218

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,676	24.4%
18 and over	5,187	75.6%
65 and over	1,029	15.0%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%

Black or African American 22.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Two or more races 6.2%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,621	62.9%
Black or African American	1,664	22.6%
Hispanic or Latino	488	6.6%
Two or more races	454	6.2%
Other race	124	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.3%	7.6%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$62,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 40.2%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,700
Median rent / month	$1,041
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	29.0%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	64.4%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	60.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	12.0%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,129	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	195	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	317	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	636	27.9%
Households with children under 18	845	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	666	29.2%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	38.1%
Married	53.6%	39.5%
Separated	0.5%	3.1%
Widowed	1.5%	5.1%
Divorced	14.1%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	3.3%
Kindergarten	34	1.8%
Elementary school	591	32.0%
High school	568	30.8%
College / grad school	591	32.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Construction 16.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 11.5%

Public administration 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Other services 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.0%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	352	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,391	93.1%
Spanish	550	8.6%
Other Indo-European	423	6.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	90	1.4%
Other languages	37	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,083	88.6%
Born in same state	5,998	87.4%
Born in different state	3,969	57.8%
Foreign born	85	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	780	11.4%
Not a US citizen	421	54.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,084	15.8%
Italian	583	8.5%
French	432	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	0.4%
Norwegian	12	0.2%
Polish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19960

What city is ZIP code 19960 in?

ZIP code 19960 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19960 in?

ZIP code 19960 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.

Is ZIP code 19960 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 19960 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19960?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 19960?

ZIP code 19960 has an estimated population of 6,863 residents, with a density of 227 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19960?

The median household income in ZIP code 19960 is $62,596, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19960 in?

ZIP code 19960 observes the EST timezone.