PlainZIP

Bethany Beach, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19930

Sussex County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,768
189/sq mi
$125,491
Median income
$887,400
Median home value
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bethany Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
189
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19930 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19930 covers 14.6 square miles in Bethany Beach, Sussex County, Delaware (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,768 residents on file, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19930 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,491 (40% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $101,262. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $887,400 (135% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,375 monthly, and 97.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 19930 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sussex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 19930

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethany Beach, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19930.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19930, Bethany Beach, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,768

Population

14.6

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19930?

67.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$125,491

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$101,262

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19930 ranks nationally

Bethany Beach, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$125,491 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,933

Total Housing Units

1,551

Occupied Units

7,382

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.8%
Renter 2.2%

$887,400

Median Home Value

+135% vs state

$1,375

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.6%

YoY Change (2023)

359

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+259%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19930 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.7% 238
2020 +2.8% 245
2021 +14.8% 281
2022 +25.7% 353
2023 +1.6% 359

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 215 business establishments in ZIP 19930, employing approximately 1,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,639,000.

215

Businesses

1,656

Employees

$71.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 62 28.8%
Retail trade 51 23.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 14 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.6%
Finance and insurance 10 4.7%
Construction 6 2.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 2.8%
Wholesale trade 4 1.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.9%
Information 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 19930 vs 19970 →

ZIP 19930 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19930 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19930 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19930 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19970 Ocean View, DE 6,170 1.9 mi
19967 Millville, DE 354 3.2 mi
19944 Fenwick Island, DE 620 5.2 mi
19939 Dagsboro, DE 5,979 7.9 mi
19971 Rehoboth Beach, DE 12,385 9.7 mi
19975 Selbyville, DE 8,253 8.2 mi
21813 Bishopville, MD 2,852 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sussex County

19966 standard
Millsboro, DE
Pop: 24,601
19973 standard
Seaford, DE
Pop: 23,838
19958 standard
Lewes, DE
Pop: 19,650
19963 standard
Milford, DE
Pop: 19,206
19947 standard
Georgetown, DE
Pop: 18,799
19956 standard
Laurel, DE
Pop: 15,500

Related Areas

Sussex County Bethany Beach, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19930 in? ▼
ZIP code 19930 (Bethany Beach) is located in Sussex County, Delaware. Sussex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sussex-de.
What is the population of ZIP code 19930? ▼
ZIP code 19930 in Bethany Beach, DE has a population of 2,768 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19930? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19930 is $125,491, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19930? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19930 is $887,400, which is 219% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19930? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19930 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19930? ▼
ZIP code 19930 has 215 business establishments employing approximately 1,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19930? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19930 are: Accommodation and food services (62), Retail trade (51), Real estate and rental and leasing (34). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19930? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19930 increased by 1.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19930? ▼
In ZIP code 19930, 79.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19930? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19930 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19930? ▼
In ZIP code 19930, approximately 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19930? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19930 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.