19944 ZIP Code — Fenwick Island, DE

Sussex County, Delaware

ZIP code 19944 is located in Fenwick Island, Delaware, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 1.24 square miles and serves a population of 582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19944

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,078,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($100,357) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 19944 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

582

population

1.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fenwick Island	Acceptable
Fenwick Island	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19930 Bethany Beach (5.3 mi) 19967 Millville (5.5 mi) 19975 Selbyville (5.7 mi) 19970 Ocean View (5.8 mi) 21842 Ocean City (6.9 mi) 21813 Bishopville (7.5 mi) 19945 Frankford (9.8 mi) 19939 Dagsboro (9.8 mi) 19966 Millsboro (11.8 mi) 21872 Whaleyville (13.5 mi) 19971 Rehoboth Beach (14.4 mi) 21811 Berlin (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	582
Population density	469 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	1.24 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.4802
Longitude	-75.0569
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	31.1%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	23.7%	6.3%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

582

Population

469

People per sq mi

72.9

Median age

$100,357

Median household income

$96,401

Per capita income

$1,078,600

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,663

Housing units

55.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

126

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	2.4%
18 and over	568	97.6%
65 and over	389	66.8%
Median age	72.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 12.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	489	83.4%
Two or more races	71	12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	23.7%	6.3%	7.6%

Under $10k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 31.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	31.4%
Median income	$100,357

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 38.5%

$1M+ 54.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,078,600
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	82.8%
Single-family detached	50.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	30.1%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	30.7%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	14.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	15.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	84.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	41	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	72	24.8%
Households with children under 18	8	2.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	69.3%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.4%	6.4%
Married	53.4%	60.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	7.5%	23.4%
Divorced	28.0%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 9.0%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 31.3%

Graduate / professional 23.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	55.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	52.6%
High school	4	21.1%
College / grad school	5	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.2%

Wholesale trade 14.6%

Finance & real estate 14.0%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Education & healthcare 7.9%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.8%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	1.8%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.1%
Work from home	24.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.3%
Retirement income	50.0%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	44.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	12.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.3%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.8%
Depression	13.2%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	8.7%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	96.4%
Teeth loss	7.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	17.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.2%
Public insurance	69.6%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	582	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	568	97.6%
Born in same state	568	97.6%
Born in different state	118	20.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	2.4%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	139	23.9%
Italian	92	15.8%
Arab	33	5.7%
Norwegian	7	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.9%
Irish	3	0.5%
English	2	0.3%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.8%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19944

What city is ZIP code 19944 in?

ZIP code 19944 is primarily assigned to Fenwick Island, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19944 in?

ZIP code 19944 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.

Does ZIP code 19944 have an older population?

67% of residents in ZIP code 19944 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 19944 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 19944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 19944 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 19944 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19944?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 19944 in?

ZIP code 19944 observes the EST timezone.