Frankford, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19945
Sussex County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,862
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,638
- Median income Above-median income area
- $443,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Frankford pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19945 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19945 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware, home to 6,862 residents across 161.8 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19945 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,638 (2% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,467. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $443,100 (17% above the average Delaware ZIP), while 86.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,148.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 19945 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 19945
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frankford, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19945.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 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 19945, Frankford, 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
6,862
Population
161.8
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19945?
58.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
9.1%
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?
$87,638
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$54,467
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19945 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Frankford, 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)
$87,638 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
6,295housing units
6,295
Total Housing Units
3,960
Occupied Units
2,335
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,100
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,148
Median Rent
2005
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 161 business establishments in ZIP 19945, employing approximately 1,087 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,098,000.
161
Businesses
1,087
Employees
$66.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 48 | 29.8% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 13.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.9% |
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 19945 vs 19939 →
ZIP 19945 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
- 21842
Ocean City (21842)
11,089 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
- 21874 2,210
Willards (21874)
2,210 residents
- 21872 718
Whaleyville (21872)
718 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19945 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19945 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21813
Bishopville (21813)
$121,472 median income
- 21872
Whaleyville (21872)
$117,888 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
- 19945
Frankford (19945)
$87,638 median income
- 21842
Ocean City (21842)
$79,876 median income
- 21874
Willards (21874)
$78,393 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19945 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19939 | Dagsboro, DE | 5,979 | 4.3 mi |
| 19975 | Selbyville, DE | 8,253 | 3.8 mi |
| 21862 | Showell, MD | 106 | 7.4 mi |
| 19966 | Millsboro, DE | 24,601 | 6.0 mi |
| 19967 | Millville, DE | 354 | 6.2 mi |
| 21813 | Bishopville, MD | 2,852 | 6.5 mi |
| 21872 | Whaleyville, MD | 718 | 6.9 mi |
| 19970 | Ocean View, DE | 6,170 | 8.2 mi |
| 21874 | Willards, MD | 2,210 | 10.3 mi |
| 21842 | Ocean City, MD | 11,089 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19945, 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 (6,862 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 19945 in?
ZIP code 19945 (Frankford) 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 19945?
ZIP code 19945 in Frankford, DE has a population of 6,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19945?
The median household income in ZIP 19945 is $87,638, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19945?
The median home value in ZIP 19945 is $443,100, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19945?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19945 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19945?
ZIP code 19945 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 1,087 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19945?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19945 are: Construction (48), Retail trade (22), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19945?
In ZIP code 19945, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 19945?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19945 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19945?
In ZIP code 19945, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19945?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19945 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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