Georgetown, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19947
Sussex County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,799
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,229
- Median income Near-median income area
- $322,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Georgetown pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19947 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19947 (Georgetown, DE) rose +16.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.6 in 2023 to 270.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19947 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware, home to 18,799 residents across 310.2 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19947 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,229 (20% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,621. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $322,300 (15% below the average Delaware ZIP) and median rent is $1,383; 69.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 19947 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 19947
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19947.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 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 19947, Georgetown, 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
18,799
Population
310.2
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19947?
37.9
Median Age
56.7%
Male
43.3%
Female
17.6%
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?
$71,229
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$29,621
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19947 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Georgetown, 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)
$71,229 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
7,425housing units
7,425
Total Housing Units
6,735
Occupied Units
690
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$322,300
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,383
Median Rent
1994
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
+16.2%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19947 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 183 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 202 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 244 |
| 2023 | -4.8% | 233 |
| 2024 | +16.2% | 270 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 459 business establishments in ZIP 19947, employing approximately 7,935 people with a combined annual payroll of $384,341,000.
459
Businesses
7,935
Employees
$384.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 57 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 19947 vs 19941 →
ZIP 19947 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
- 19947
Georgetown (19947)
18,799 residents
- 19956
Laurel (19956)
15,500 residents
- 19968 9,549
Milton (19968)
9,549 residents
- 19941 2,522
Ellendale (19941)
2,522 residents
- 19951 1,733
Harbeson (19951)
1,733 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19947 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19947 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19951
Harbeson (19951)
$95,546 median income
- 19968
Milton (19968)
$87,163 median income
- 19966
Millsboro (19966)
$78,305 median income
- 19941
Ellendale (19941)
$75,139 median income
- 19947
Georgetown (19947)
$71,229 median income
- 19956
Laurel (19956)
$65,603 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19947 ranks #5 of 6 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 19947, 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 (18,799 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 19947 in?
ZIP code 19947 (Georgetown) 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 19947?
ZIP code 19947 in Georgetown, DE has a population of 18,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19947?
The median household income in ZIP 19947 is $71,229, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19947?
The median home value in ZIP 19947 is $322,300, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19947?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19947 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19947?
ZIP code 19947 has 459 business establishments employing approximately 7,935 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19947?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19947 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Construction (57), Retail trade (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19947?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19947 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 19947?
In ZIP code 19947, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 19947?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19947 is 29.5 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 19947?
In ZIP code 19947, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19947?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19947 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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