Dagsboro, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19939
Sussex County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,979
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,806
- Median income Above-median income area
- $420,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dagsboro pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19939 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19939 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dagsboro, Sussex County, Delaware, home to 5,979 residents across 67.4 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19939 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,806 (0% above the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,154. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $420,700 (11% above the average Delaware ZIP) and median rent is $1,317; 92.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 19939 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 19939
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dagsboro, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19939.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance 14
Finance and insurance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 19939, Dagsboro, 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
5,979
Population
67.4
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19939?
57.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.3%
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?
$89,806
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$49,154
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19939 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Dagsboro, 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)
$89,806 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
3,949housing units
3,949
Total Housing Units
3,183
Occupied Units
766
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,700
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,317
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 19939, employing approximately 1,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,184,000.
150
Businesses
1,113
Employees
$70.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 36 | 24.0% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.0% |
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 19939 vs 19945 →
ZIP 19939 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19966
Millsboro (19966)
24,601 residents
- 19971
Rehoboth Beach (19971)
12,385 residents
- 19975 8,253
Selbyville (19975)
8,253 residents
- 19945 6,862
Frankford (19945)
6,862 residents
- 19970 6,170
Ocean View (19970)
6,170 residents
- 19939 5,979
Dagsboro (19939)
5,979 residents
- 21813 2,852
Bishopville (21813)
2,852 residents
- 19930 2,768
Bethany Beach (19930)
2,768 residents
- 19951 1,733
Harbeson (19951)
1,733 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19939 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19939 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
- 21872
Whaleyville (21872)
$117,888 median income
- 19971
Rehoboth Beach (19971)
$102,146 median income
- 19967
Millville (19967)
$98,301 median income
- 19951
Harbeson (19951)
$95,546 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 19939 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19945 | Frankford, DE | 6,862 | 4.3 mi |
| 19966 | Millsboro, DE | 24,601 | 4.0 mi |
| 19967 | Millville, DE | 354 | 5.1 mi |
| 19970 | Ocean View, DE | 6,170 | 6.2 mi |
| 19975 | Selbyville, DE | 8,253 | 6.8 mi |
| 19930 | Bethany Beach, DE | 2,768 | 7.9 mi |
| 19951 | Harbeson, DE | 1,733 | 9.0 mi |
| 21813 | Bishopville, MD | 2,852 | 9.9 mi |
| 21872 | Whaleyville, MD | 718 | 11.0 mi |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 12,385 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19939, 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 (5,979 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 19939 in?
ZIP code 19939 (Dagsboro) 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 19939?
ZIP code 19939 in Dagsboro, DE has a population of 5,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19939?
The median household income in ZIP 19939 is $89,806, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19939?
The median home value in ZIP 19939 is $420,700, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19939?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19939 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19939?
ZIP code 19939 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 1,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19939?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19939 are: Construction (36), Retail trade (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19939?
In ZIP code 19939, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 19939?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19939 is 25.7 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 19939?
In ZIP code 19939, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19939?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19939 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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