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 High-density area
- $125,491
- Median income Above-median income area
- $887,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $101,262. The poverty rate is 2.5%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $887,400 (135% above the average Delaware ZIP), while 97.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,375.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 19930 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 19930?
67.2
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$101,262
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19930 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Bethany Beach, DE household income vs. every Delaware ZIP code
Median household income among 61 reporting Delaware ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$125,491 Top 11% higher than 89% of 61 Delaware ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,933housing units
8,933
Total Housing Units
1,551
Occupied Units
7,382
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$887,400
Median Home Value
+135% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19971
Rehoboth Beach (19971)
12,385 residents
- 19975
Selbyville (19975)
8,253 residents
- 19970
Ocean View (19970)
6,170 residents
- 19939
Dagsboro (19939)
5,979 residents
- 21813 2,852
Bishopville (21813)
2,852 residents
- 19930 2,768
Bethany Beach (19930)
2,768 residents
- 19944 620
Fenwick Island (19944)
620 residents
- 19967 354
Millville (19967)
354 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19930 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19930 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19930
Bethany Beach (19930)
$125,491 median income
- 21813
Bishopville (21813)
$121,472 median income
- 19944
Fenwick Island (19944)
$121,250 median income
- 19971
Rehoboth Beach (19971)
$102,146 median income
- 19967
Millville (19967)
$98,301 median income
- 19970
Ocean View (19970)
$94,103 median income
- 19939
Dagsboro (19939)
$89,806 median income
- 19975
Selbyville (19975)
$88,568 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19930, both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,768 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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