19940 ZIP Code — Delmar, DE

Sussex County, Delaware

ZIP code 19940 is located in Delmar, Delaware, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 41.31 square miles and serves a population of 6,818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19940

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,750. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 19940 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,818

population

41.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delmar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19956 Laurel (4.4 mi) 19931 Bethel (7.3 mi) 21849 Parsonsburg (8.8 mi) 21801 Salisbury (9 mi) 21804 Salisbury (10 mi) 19973 Seaford (10.2 mi) 21837 Mardela Springs (11.8 mi) 21830 Hebron (11.9 mi) 21850 Pittsville (11.9 mi) 21826 Fruitland (11.9 mi) 21874 Willards (12.6 mi) 21659 Rhodesdale (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,818
Population density	165 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	41.31 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.4865
Longitude	-75.5547
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	43.2%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.3%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,818

Population

165

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$61,750

Median household income

$33,274

Per capita income

$219,800

Median home value

$967

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

2,105

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

170

Under 5

174

371

5–9

381

193

10–14

197

117

15–19

119

196

20–24

201

389

25–34

398

309

35–44

316

489

45–54

502

362

55–59

372

175

60–64

179

340

65–74

349

216

75–84

221

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,603	23.5%
18 and over	5,215	76.5%
65 and over	1,208	17.7%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.3%

Black or African American 12%

Two or more races 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,968	66.3%
Black or African American	901	12%
Two or more races	896	11.9%
Hispanic or Latino	680	9.1%
Asian	28	0.4%
Other race	25	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.3%	7.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$61,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 36.1%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,800
Median rent / month	$967
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.8%
Electricity	62.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	951	41.7%
Cohabiting couple	214	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	504	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	613	26.9%
Households with children under 18	748	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	848	37.2%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	27.5%
Married	42.6%	44.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.3%
Widowed	4.5%	14.2%
Divorced	15.2%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	5.6%
Kindergarten	201	13.0%
Elementary school	868	56.3%
High school	162	10.5%
College / grad school	223	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Retail trade 13.5%

Construction 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	27.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 33.1%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 20.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	391	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,474	95.0%
Spanish	351	5.4%
Other Indo-European	255	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.5%
Other languages	19	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,488	95.2%
Born in same state	6,434	94.4%
Born in different state	1,884	27.6%
Foreign born	54	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	330	4.8%
Not a US citizen	200	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,292	18.9%
Italian	1,003	14.7%
Arab	387	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	52	0.8%
Polish	52	0.8%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19940

What city is ZIP code 19940 in?

ZIP code 19940 is primarily assigned to Delmar, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19940 in?

ZIP code 19940 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.

Does ZIP code 19940 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 19940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19940?

ZIP code 19940 has an estimated population of 6,818 residents, with a density of 165 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19940?

The median household income in ZIP code 19940 is $61,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19940?

The median home value in ZIP code 19940 is $219,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 19940 in?

ZIP code 19940 observes the EST timezone.