19939 ZIP Code — Dagsboro, DE

Sussex County, Delaware

ZIP code 19939 is located in Dagsboro, Delaware, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 25.97 square miles and serves a population of 7,668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19939

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $334,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($84,673) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 51% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 19939 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,668

population

25.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19939 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19939

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dagsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19966 Millsboro (2.3 mi) 19945 Frankford (4.2 mi) 19967 Millville (5.1 mi) 19970 Ocean View (5.9 mi) 19975 Selbyville (6.5 mi) 19930 Bethany Beach (7.4 mi) 19951 Harbeson (9.1 mi) 19944 Fenwick Island (9.8 mi) 21813 Bishopville (9.9 mi) 19971 Rehoboth Beach (10.1 mi) 21872 Whaleyville (11.3 mi) 19958 Lewes (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,668
Population density	295 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	25.97 sq mi
Water area	5.88 sq mi
Latitude	38.5602
Longitude	-75.2058
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	302

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	8.3%	6.3%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

7,668

Population

295

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$84,673

Median household income

$46,581

Per capita income

$334,600

Median home value

$1,203

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

3,999

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

172

Under 5

183

179

5–9

190

216

10–14

230

130

15–19

138

123

20–24

130

343

25–34

364

426

35–44

451

295

45–54

312

285

55–59

302

380

60–64

402

673

65–74

713

383

75–84

406

117

85+

125

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,348	17.6%
18 and over	6,320	82.4%
65 and over	2,417	31.5%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Black or African American 6.1%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,860	88.7%
Black or African American	475	6.1%
Two or more races	233	3%
Hispanic or Latino	63	0.8%
Other race	48	0.6%
Asian	30	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	8.3%	6.3%	7.6%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 10.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	10.2%
Median income	$84,673

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 38.0%

$500k–$1M 15.6%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$334,600
Median rent / month	$1,203
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	29.0%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	20.2%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	52.4%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	55.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%
Fuel oil	9.8%
Wood	2.9%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,931	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	150	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	394	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	560	18.5%
Households with children under 18	721	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,615	53.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	17.0%
Married	64.4%	63.3%
Separated	1.1%	0.7%
Widowed	3.3%	11.3%
Divorced	8.9%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	114	8.3%
Kindergarten	74	5.4%
Elementary school	646	47.2%
High school	204	14.9%
College / grad school	332	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Professional & management 17.4%

Construction 11.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Public administration 10.4%

Other services 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Information 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	46.8%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	619	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,313	95.4%
Spanish	58	0.8%
Other Indo-European	26	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	32	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,521	98.1%
Born in same state	7,461	97.3%
Born in different state	2,973	38.8%
Foreign born	60	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	147	1.9%
Not a US citizen	98	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,063	26.9%
French	932	12.2%
Arab	481	6.3%
English	103	1.3%
Irish	77	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	39	0.5%
German	21	0.3%
Norwegian	16	0.2%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19939

What city is ZIP code 19939 in?

ZIP code 19939 is primarily assigned to Dagsboro, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19939 in?

ZIP code 19939 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.

Does ZIP code 19939 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 19939 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 19939 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 19939 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19939 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 19939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 19939 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 19939 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 19939 in?

ZIP code 19939 observes the EST timezone.