Sussex County, DE ZIP Codes
Delaware (DE) Β· 23 ZIP codes Β· 23 cities
23
ZIP codes
247,527
population (2021)
+25.6%
pop change since 2010
10005
FIPS code
Sussex County ZIP code map
About Sussex County
Sussex County is located in Delaware and contains 23 ZIP codes across 23 cities and communities.
The county's population was 247,527 as of 2021,
an increase of
25.6% from 197,145 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sussex County is 10005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 247,527 |
| 2010 population | 197,145 |
| Change | +25.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| FIPS code | 10005 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sussex County
Bethany Beach
Bethel
Bridgeville
Dagsboro
Delmar
Ellendale
Fenwick Island
Frankford
Georgetown
Greenwood
Harbeson
Laurel
Lewes
Lincoln
Milford
Millsboro
Millville
Milton
Nassau
Ocean View
Rehoboth Beach
Seaford
Selbyville
ZIP codes for Sussex County, DE (23)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19930 | Bethany Beach | Sussex | View map |
| 19931 | Bethel | Sussex | View map |
| 19933 | Bridgeville | Sussex | View map |
| 19939 | Dagsboro | Sussex | View map |
| 19940 | Delmar | Sussex | View map |
| 19941 | Ellendale | Sussex | View map |
| 19944 | Fenwick Island | Sussex | View map |
| 19945 | Frankford | Sussex | View map |
| 19947 | Georgetown | Sussex | View map |
| 19950 | Greenwood | Sussex | View map |
| 19951 | Harbeson | Sussex | View map |
| 19956 | Laurel | Sussex | View map |
| 19958 | Lewes | Sussex | View map |
| 19960 | Lincoln | Sussex | View map |
| 19963 | Milford | Sussex | View map |
| 19966 | Millsboro | Sussex | View map |
| 19967 | Millville | Sussex | View map |
| 19968 | Milton | Sussex | View map |
| 19969 | Nassau | Sussex | View map |
| 19970 | Ocean View | Sussex | View map |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach | Sussex | View map |
| 19973 | Seaford | Sussex | View map |
| 19975 | Selbyville | Sussex | View map |
Demographics & statistics
250,743
Population
50.0
Median age
$73,739
Median household income
$42,584
Per capita income
$367,109
Median home value
$1,114
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
128,583
Housing units
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5,990
Under 5
6,220
6,031
5β9
6,264
6,536
10β14
6,788
5,933
15β19
6,162
5,615
20β24
5,830
12,209
25β34
12,679
11,800
35β44
12,253
13,123
45β54
13,627
9,304
55β59
9,662
11,007
60β64
11,430
22,228
65β74
23,084
10,313
75β84
10,710
2,916
85+
3,029
β Male
Female β
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 45,696 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 205,047 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 72,280 | 31.7% |
| Median age | 50.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.2%
Black or African American
10.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
5.6%
Other race
3%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194,979 | 73.2% |
| Black or African American | 28,578 | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,478 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 14,802 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 7,858 | 3% |
| Asian | 3,221 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,192 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10kβ$15k
3.0%
$15kβ$25k
5.8%
$25kβ$35k
7.2%
$35kβ$50k
11.7%
$50kβ$75k
17.1%
$75kβ$100k
15.4%
$100kβ$150k
17.2%
$150kβ$200k
8.9%
$200k+
9.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10kβ$15k | 3.0% |
| $15kβ$25k | 5.8% |
| $25kβ$35k | 7.2% |
| $35kβ$50k | 11.7% |
| $50kβ$75k | 17.1% |
| $75kβ$100k | 15.4% |
| $100kβ$150k | 17.2% |
| $150kβ$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 9.9% |
| Median income | $73,739 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50kβ$100k
2.8%
$100kβ$150k
5.2%
$150kβ$200k
9.7%
$200kβ$300k
23.2%
$300kβ$500k
32.1%
$500kβ$1M
16.2%
$1M+
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $367,109 |
| Median rent / month | $1,114 |
| Owner occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter occupied | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 26.4% |
| Single-family detached | 69.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010β2019 | 18.2% |
| 2000β2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990β1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980β1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970β1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960β1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950β1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940β1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.9% |
| Electricity | 55.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.2% |
| Fuel oil | 8.9% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 54,408 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7,211 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 14,639 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 28,215 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 23,977 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 48,907 | 48.1% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Married | 59.1% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
30.3%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3β17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,312 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 2,439 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 19,597 | 43.1% |
| High school | 10,614 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 9,423 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Professional & management
11.7%
Retail trade
11.7%
Construction
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Public administration
5.6%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
18.0%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.9% |
| Retirement income | 41.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18,937 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18β64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.9% |
| Public insurance | 52.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 238,533 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 12,558 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,071 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,436 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 765 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 231,838 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 229,395 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 95,987 | 35.8% |
| Foreign born | 2,443 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18,905 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,710 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 41,824 | 16.7% |
| French | 34,711 | 13.8% |
| Arab | 19,103 | 7.6% |
| English | 2,434 | 1% |
| Irish | 1,475 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,462 | 0.6% |
| German | 1,000 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 823 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 414 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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