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Sussex County
Milton, DE
19968
19968 ZIP Code — Milton, DE
Sussex County, Delaware
ZIP code 19968 is located in
Milton ,
Delaware ,
within Sussex County .
It covers approximately 63.90 square miles and serves a population of
15,125 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 302 .
About ZIP code 19968
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $383,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,454. 48% 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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 19968 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
15,125
Population density
237 / sq mi
State FIPS
10
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
63.90 sq mi
Water area
2.13 sq mi
Latitude
38.7645
Longitude
-75.2978
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
302
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
38.6%
36.1%
$50k – $100k
26.3%
32.5%
31.6%
$100k – $200k
32.6%
22.6%
24.7%
Over $200k
5.6%
6.3%
7.6%
Demographics & statistics
$77,454
Median household income
$383,700
Median home value
$1,337
Median monthly rent
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,816 18.6% 18 and over 12,309 81.4% 65 and over 4,483 29.6% Median age 52.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.3%
Group Count % White 13,103 83.8% Black or African American 990 6.3% Two or more races 585 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 504 3.2% Asian 356 2.3% Other race 90 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
38.6%
36.1%
$50k – $100k
26.3%
32.5%
31.6%
$100k – $200k
32.6%
22.6%
24.7%
Over $200k
5.6%
6.3%
7.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 3.6% $25k–$35k 7.2% $35k–$50k 12.4% $50k–$75k 15.6% $75k–$100k 14.6% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 11.0% $200k+ 8.6% Median income $77,454
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $383,700 Median rent / month $1,337 Owner occupied 88.7% Renter occupied 11.3% Vacant 15.6% Single-family detached 83.4% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 5.3% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.9% 2010–2019 29.8% 2000–2009 24.6% 1990–1999 14.5% 1980–1989 6.0% 1970–1979 6.7% 1960–1969 2.8% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 1.9% 1939 or earlier 6.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 3.0% 2 bedrooms 13.4% 3 bedrooms 61.6% 4 bedrooms 18.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 31.3% 2 vehicles 44.6% 3 or more 23.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.6% Electricity 42.3% Propane / LP gas 28.9% Fuel oil 8.1% Wood 0.4% Solar 0.7% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 3,346 55.8% Cohabiting couple 593 9.9% Male householder, no spouse 429 7.2% Female householder, no spouse 1,624 27.1% Households with children under 18 1,522 25.4% Households with seniors (65+) 2,925 48.8% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.7% 21.6% Married 58.8% 53.1% Separated 0.7% 1.1% Widowed 2.1% 12.2% Divorced 6.6% 11.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.2% Bachelor's or higher 38.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 327 11.8% Kindergarten 213 7.7% Elementary school 912 33.0% High school 740 26.7% College / grad school 575 20.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Professional & management
9.1%
Public administration
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.8% Service 17.9% Sales & office 15.8% Natural resources & construction 9.7% Production & transportation 11.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.7% Government 22.5% Self-employed 4.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.9% Carpool 11.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.7% Work from home 9.3% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 26.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
8.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.2% Retirement income 41.8% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.3% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 10.4% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 25.4% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.4% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 24.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 16.0% Fair or poor health 12.6% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 9.5% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 61.5% Cholesterol screening 91.9% Teeth loss 11.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,111 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 11.9% Under 18 4.0% 18–64 years 9.3% 65 and over 21.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.1% Public insurance 45.0% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 14,327 94.7% Spanish 366 2.6% Other Indo-European 135 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.0% Other languages 139 1.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 14,424 95.4% Born in same state 14,308 94.6% Born in different state 5,813 38.4% Foreign born 116 0.8% Naturalized citizen 701 4.6% Not a US citizen 478 68.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 2,598 17.2% French 2,137 14.1% Arab 1,181 7.8% Polish 161 1.1% English 155 1%
Ancestry Count % Irish 54 0.4% Dutch 48 0.3% Norwegian 33 0.2% German 32 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.6% Internet access 96.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19968
What city is ZIP code 19968 in?
ZIP code 19968 is primarily assigned to Milton, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19968 in?
ZIP code 19968 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.
Does ZIP code 19968 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 19968 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 19968 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 19968 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 19968 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 19968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19968?
The median home value in ZIP code 19968 is $383,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 19968 in?
ZIP code 19968 observes the EST timezone.
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