19951 ZIP Code — Harbeson, DE

Sussex County, Delaware

ZIP code 19951 is located in Harbeson, Delaware, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 8.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19951

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 $335,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,162. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 19951 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,173
population
8.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19951 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Harbeson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
19958 Lewes (4.9 mi) 19968 Milton (6 mi) 19971 Rehoboth Beach (7.1 mi) 19947 Georgetown (8.3 mi) 19966 Millsboro (8.9 mi) 19939 Dagsboro (9.1 mi) 19941 Ellendale (11.7 mi) 19970 Ocean View (12 mi) 19967 Millville (12 mi) 19945 Frankford (12.9 mi) 19930 Bethany Beach (13.1 mi) 19960 Lincoln (14.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,173
Population density 243 / sq mi
State FIPS 10
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 8.93 sq mi
Water area 0.13 sq mi
Latitude 38.6898
Longitude -75.2400
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 26.3% 38.6% 36.1%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 32.5% 31.6%
$100k – $200k 26.5% 22.6% 24.7%
Over $200k 11.3% 6.3% 7.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,173
Population
243
People per sq mi
53.7
Median age
$90,162
Median household income
$40,712
Per capita income
$335,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.8%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
Unemployment
896
Housing units
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
26
65
5–9
56
48
10–14
41
7
15–19
6
27
20–24
23
194
25–34
166
104
35–44
89
136
45–54
117
33
55–59
29
126
60–64
107
193
65–74
165
160
75–84
137
47
85+
40
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827412.6%
18 and over1,89987.4%
65 and over74234.1%
Median age53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%
Black or African American 8.6%
Asian 3.5%
Two or more races 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,86085.2%
Black or African American1878.6%
Asian773.5%
Two or more races472.2%
Hispanic or Latino100.5%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.3% 38.6% 36.1%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 32.5% 31.6%
$100k – $200k 26.5% 22.6% 24.7%
Over $200k 11.3% 6.3% 7.6%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$15k–$25k 6.2%
$25k–$35k 2.9%
$35k–$50k 20.2%
$50k–$75k 12.3%
$75k–$100k 17.7%
$100k–$150k 13.5%
$150k–$200k 10.8%
$200k+ 9.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k6.2%
$25k–$35k2.9%
$35k–$50k20.2%
$50k–$75k12.3%
$75k–$100k17.7%
$100k–$150k13.5%
$150k–$200k10.8%
$200k+9.7%
Median income$90,162

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%
$50k–$100k 0.1%
$100k–$150k 0.7%
$150k–$200k 22.3%
$200k–$300k 18.4%
$300k–$500k 40.3%
$500k–$1M 12.2%
$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$335,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.8%
Renter occupied2.2%
Vacant10.2%
Single-family detached93.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.2%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.62

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.2%
2010–201917.6%
2000–200917.6%
1990–199923.3%
1980–198915.2%
1970–197911.2%
1960–19690.4%
1950–19590.9%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier4.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms7.7%
3 bedrooms61.4%
4 bedrooms26.4%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.4%
1 vehicle31.2%
2 vehicles45.7%
3 or more22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.1%
Electricity42.8%
Propane / LP gas17.3%
Fuel oil9.7%
Wood0.5%
Solar0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family54866.7%
Cohabiting couple192.3%
Male householder, no spouse617.4%
Female householder, no spouse19323.5%
Households with children under 1815418.8%
Households with seniors (65+)47157.4%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.3%12.9%
Married65.7%61.5%
Separated0.4%0.7%
Widowed0.0%13.5%
Divorced6.6%11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.3%
HS graduate 40.6%
Some college, no degree 16.4%
Associate's degree 11.0%
Bachelor's degree 14.4%
Graduate / professional 10.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5618.9%
Kindergarten62.0%
Elementary school14548.8%
High school3010.1%
College / grad school6020.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.7%
Education & healthcare 16.1%
Professional & management 13.5%
Retail trade 12.4%
Other services 6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%
Finance & real estate 4.7%
Public administration 4.4%
Transportation & utilities 2.9%
Manufacturing 1.8%
Information 0.9%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.2%
Service19.3%
Sales & office26.9%
Natural resources & construction25.2%
Production & transportation2.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.7%
Government13.1%
Self-employed10.0%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.6%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home25.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.4

Poverty

All people 4.9%
Under 18 years 3.3%
18 and over 5.1%
Married-couple families 0.5%
Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security54.8%
Retirement income42.0%
Supplemental Security5.6%
Cash public assistance0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP10.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure36.1%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis25.8%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.7%
Binge drinking13.8%
No physical activity25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.4%
Depression16.3%
Fair or poor health13.5%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist59.7%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans26614.0%
Disability%
Any disability20.6%
Under 1811.7%
18–64 years20.2%
65 and over24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.5%
Public insurance55.5%
No insurance7.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,11697.4%
Spanish743.5%
Other Indo-European60.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander572.7%
Other languages110.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,03493.6%
Born in same state2,02693.2%
Born in different state89441.1%
Foreign born80.4%
Naturalized citizen1396.4%
Not a US citizen9971.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian31314.4%
Arab28112.9%
French1185.4%
German140.6%
AncestryCount%
English80.4%
Polish80.4%
Norwegian30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.8%
Internet access87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19951

What city is ZIP code 19951 in?

ZIP code 19951 is primarily assigned to Harbeson, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19951 in?

ZIP code 19951 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.

Does ZIP code 19951 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 19951 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 19951 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 19951 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19951 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 19951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 19951 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 19951 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 19951 in?

ZIP code 19951 observes the EST timezone.

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